New Website helps Michigan campers locate safe firewood
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Gr8LakesCamper
September 20, 2012
Did you know that moving firewood from one section of the state to another is one of the most effective ways to expose the forests to dangerous pests and diseases? Invasive insects like the emerald ash borer or the Asian longhorned beetle can hitchhike their way from an infested area by riding along in the firewood carried by unsuspecting campers.
The Southeast Michigan Resource Conservation and Development Council, the USDA Forest Service Wood Education and Resource Center, and Michigan State University's Department of Forestry have launched the new site
www.firewoodscout.org to help outdoor enthusiasts find firewood close to where they camp, hunt, fish, and relax. Help protect Michigan's forests. Buy it where you burn it.
This is an excellent website to help teach people about the dangers of moving firewood. Most people who travel do not know of a nearby location to buy their firewood. Now, with this site, you can plan ahead and purchase your firewood when you get to your destination. A great idea!
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