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Make a Pledge to Not Move Firewood (11/18/2008)
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently kicked-off a campaign to raise awareness about the potential impact of moving firewood. The advertising campaign was launched in 10 states known to have the emerald ash borer, which includes Ohio. The fall campaign includes mobile billboards, radio ads, and newspaper articles. To learn more about the Promise campaign, how you can make a promise not to move firewood, or information on firewood regulations, check out the following website: http://www.stopthebeetle.info/ The emerald ash borer has been known to move faster and further via firewood. Do your part and buy local firewood at your destination when traveling, and burn local firewood when heating your home this winter if you have a fireplace or woodburner.
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently kicked-off a campaign to raise awareness about the potential impact of moving firewood. The advertising campaign was launched in 10 states known to have the emerald ash borer, which includes Ohio. The fall campaign includes mobile billboards, radio ads, and newspaper articles. To learn more about the Promise campaign, how you can make a promise not to move firewood, or information on firewood regulations, check out the following website: http://www.stopthebeetle.info/ The emerald ash borer has been known to move faster and further via firewood. Do your part and buy local firewood at your destination when traveling, and burn local firewood when heating your home this winter if you have a fireplace or woodburner.
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