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

[scott harris]

Wouldn't this make more sense?

"I pledge not to buy any item from China that was shipped to the U.S. on or 
in a wooden crate/box." Maybe "Globalism" isn't such a good idea afterall.

Burning the wood is the best way to get rid of the pest. This is the reason 
for "slash and burn" logging sales.

How in the world is anyone going to build a house (from wood) if they are 
restricted to use wood only from their county? (Most framing lumber is from 
Canada).

Granted, there is some concern about transporting logs and firewood from 
county to county, country to country etc., but we all must look at the 
larger picture. Will firewood suppliers be required to be registered by the 
state? Will wood have to be fumigated before selling? Would this also 
include wooden toys or furniture purchased while on vacation? Where does it 
end?

Please tell me this dopey childlike "pledge" is a joke? If not, we're in big 
trouble.

Scott Harris


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Olivia Kwong" <plant at plantconservation.org>
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Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 12:38 PM
Subject: [MPWG] ACTION: Union of Concerned Scientists: pledge not to 
movefirewood


> 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.
>
> +++++++++++++++++++++++
>
>
>
> 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
>
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