OCTOBER IS FIREWOOD MONTH. FIREWOOD ISN'T DEAD: When 1,045 pieces of firewood were studied in Michigan, scientists found live wood boring beetles in 23%-- and another 41% had evidence of previous infestation. 77% of Americans live less than 10 miles from a wooded area. JUST GET OUT AND WALK: Taking a walk creates a 12.4% drop in stress hormones, a 1.4% drop in blood pressure, and a 5.8% drop in heart rate. 92% of Americans have at least 1 tree on their property. 65% of people use firewood: 53% for home heating, 49% for recreation, and many for both. TRANSPORTING FIREWOOD CAN SPREAD PESTS: Trees in ALL 50 STATES AND 10 CANADIAN PROVINCES ARE AT RISK of attack by invasive species if people move infested or diseased firewood. You can help: Buy local firewood. BUY IT WHERE YOU BURN IT. Learn more at DontMoveFirewood.org. For a complete list of sources, please visit dontmovefirewood.org/octoberisfirewoodmonth
Think about it: the trees cut for firewood often die due to insects or disease. Don't spread pests β buy firewood where you burn it.
For a complete list of sources, please visit: dontmovefirewood.org/octoberisfirewoodmonth
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