Move and burn firewood safely.
Friday, October 24th, 2008Good morning,
Camping just isn’t camping without a bright, cheery, crackling
fire, but like we discussed in the last issue, hauling fire-
wood to your campsite can pose more dangers to the environment
than just the fuel used to drag it across state.
Be sure to adopt the practices listed below when using fire-
wood. And because the pests that migh infest the wood can
survive cold temperatures, these tips apply throughout the
year!
Thanks for reading,
Your Living Green editor
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* Purchase locally harvested firewood at your destination
rather than bringing any with you. This has the added
benefits of saving you money through increased fuel economy
and reducing the amount of pollution generated in delivering
firewood to retail outlets.
* If you must transport firewood look for a U.S. Department
of Agriculture label that certifies the wood is safe to move.
* Lumber that has been processed for building material (two-
by-fours, for example) is safe to move and burn because the
bark has been removed and the wood has been dried. Lumber
that has been stored outside, however, or wooden packing
materials such as pallets, skids, or crates may harbor pests
and should not be transported. Pressure-treated wood and
particleboard should also be avoided because they can release
harmful fumes when burned.
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