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Wood scraps- trash, or kindling?
Woodworkers all over the world use various types of hard and softwoods, and we recently got an excellent question about some small woodworking scraps… Dear Don't Move Firewood, I am a hobbiest furniture builder in central PA, and have a large pile of kiln-dried oak and cherry cutoffs and scrap that I'd like to […]
Maple Syrup Industry at risk!
Perhaps no single food is as threatened by forest pests as is Maple Syrup. Today, Don't Move Firewood put out a press release to talk about how moving firewood threatens this delicious traditional food; —————- U.S. Maple Syrup Industry at Risk The Asian longhorned beetle could put an end to an American staple at […]
Channeling firewood anger
We got a particularly angry and frustrated entry in the Don't Move Firewood mailbox last week, which has been paraphrased below for clarity. Dear Don't Move Firewood I note the sign — and also note that in my twice a week trips to and from Salem, NH — that there is at least […]
Our longest question ever, part one
Time for a two part installment series at Dear Don’t Move Firewood, our occasional advice column. Dear Don’t Move Firewood, I am concerned about this focus on firewood. Shouldn’t we be at least as concerned about wood packaging materials shipped from other countries? What about the giant lumber industry that hauls huge truckloads of wood […]
A question about California and Arizona
We got a great question from a visitor over the New Years weekend. Here goes another episode of… Dear Don't Move Firewood, I am moving from Central Arizona to Victorville California and have some firewood that was cut in Yavapai County. Can I bring it with me to use in my new home? […]
Disposing of your Christmas tree
(Last updated for 2024 Holiday Season) Now that Christmas has come and gone, let’s talk about how that tree can be disposed of properly. Here are the do’s and don’ts of Christmas tree disposal. DO: Take advantage of any local Christmas tree recycling program. Usually this means curbside (with your trash) pickup of the trees during […]
Dear Don’t Move Firewood from Wisconsin
An alert citizen in Wisconsin posted a great question to Don’t Move Firewood today; Dear Don’t Move Firewood, I own a farm in (town removed) Wisconsin and 40 acres of wood was blown down in the July storms. I would like to bring the oak to my home in (town removed) Minnesota to burn, is that alright […]
Firewood law passes in Oregon
Congratulations to the smart folks that worked tirelessly to pass a firewood preventative measure in Oregon! Starting in a little over a year, firewood that is sold in Oregon will need to either be from a neighboring state, or kiln (high heat) dryed and labeled. Here at Don’t Move Firewood, we think this is a great […]
Regulations in Tennessee
Sometimes, even the experts at Dear Don’t Move Firewood don’t have all the answers. Here’s our latest inquiry, with a guest answer from Tim Phelps at the Tennessee Division of Forestry. Dear Don’t Move Firewood, I understand that we should not move firewood where I live in Tennessee… I live in Knox County which has […]