[MPWG] ACTION: Union of Concerned Scientists: pledge not to move firewood

[Olivia Kwong]

From: Phytodoer at aol.com
Subject: Union of Concerned Scientists: pledge not to move firewood

Take the Pledge - Don't Transport Firewood!



In a few days, Memorial Day weekend will kick off the start of
summer. Like thousands of Americans, your summer plans might
include a picnic or camping trip in one of the many beautiful
state or national parks, national forests, or private
campgrounds around the country; or you may be headed for your
own cabin.

You probably already know that to protect the beauty of these
special places you should remove your trash and put out your
campfire before you head home. But did you know that you should
also not transport firewood?

America's forests are threatened by non-native forest pests -
highly destructive insects and diseases that threaten our
forests and the clean water, recreation, and other resources
they provide. Since these forest pests survive inside wood where
you can't see them, they can be transported long distances by
accident. You can help protect America's forests with a simple
action - Don't transport firewood!

This summer, spread the message, not the pest. Take the Firewood
Pledge today and then tell your family and friends.

Sincerely,

Jean Sideris
National Field Organizer
Global Environment Program

INSTRUCTIONS TO TAKE THE PLEDGE VIA THE WEB: Go to the following
URL:
http://ucsaction.org/ucsaction/logout.tcl?return_url=http%3a%2f%2fucsaction%2eorg%2fcampaign%2f5%5f22%5f07%5ffirewood%5fpledge%3frk%3dIp%255fCJS61wJzqE

Petition:
I, the undersigned, pledge to protect America's forests by not
moving firewood.

I will:
- use local firewood;
- not transport firewood from home; (e.g., across county lines,
especially to second homes such as summer houses, cottages,
cabins and hunting shacks);
- leave unused wood behind when I go home;
- burn firewood where I bought it.

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Phyllis N. Windle, Ph.D.
Senior Scientist
Scientific Integrity Program
Union of Concerned Scientists
1707 H Street, NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20006

Phone:  202-223-6133  (general)
               202-331-5440  (direct)

Fax:       202-223-6162
pwindle at ucsusa.org