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December 2008

Thu, 12/04/2008
New site from the USDA on beetles
Posted by: L. Greenwood
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Stopthebeetle.info is a new site that asks people to pledge not to move firewood- check it out!

The new site www.stopthebeetle.info has a pledge that you can sign to show your dedication to not moving firewood, as well as some good information on the Emerald Ash Borer.

Fri, 12/05/2008
Avocados threatened by firewood
Posted by: L. Greenwood
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You might not think that guacamole is threatened by the movement of firewood, but it is!

The Ambrosia beetle has such a nice name, but it is part of a very serious threat to the avocado industry. You see, the Ambrosia beetle spreads Redbay wilt, which is a fungus that can infect and kill avocado, sassafras, and redbay trees.

Mon, 12/15/2008
SFIWC firewood resolution
Posted by: L. Greenwood
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The Southern Forest Insect Work Conference just passed a resolution regarding the movement of firewood. Lest you think the issue of moving firewood only applies to Michigan, the SFIWC includes states like Georgia, Florida, and more.

Tue, 12/16/2008
Nothing wrong with burning wood
Posted by: L. Greenwood
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The recent cold weather, plus the ice storm in the New England area, got me thinking about wood heat.

There is nothing wrong with burning firewood, or giving fallen limbs after an ice storm to your next door neighbor for them to burn. I worry sometimes people might get the wrong impression about firewood from this website- we are not against firewood! We are against moving firewood!

Mon, 12/01/2008
Lack of diversity
Posted by: L. Greenwood
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New article on the Worcester Asian longhorned beetle outbreak talks about how diverse city trees could have mitigated the problem.

Wed, 12/03/2008
Don't Move Anything
Posted by: L. Greenwood
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Sometimes I feel like we shouldn't move anything at all.

The movement of lots of stuff over long distances, in short time spans, is new to our planet. Firewood, hiking boots, imported fruit, bait buckets, ballast water... and now add to the list- potted plants.