Don't Import Firewood

Firewood looks harmless, but it can harbor the emerald ash borer, a devastating forest pest. Hunters are urged not to move firewood to and from their camps. Instead, buy firewood locally and burn it all before returning home.

People have always been fascinated by fire. Whether in a campfire, cookstove or fireplace, the red flames seem to capture everyone’s attention.

Now that the air has a crisp autumn tang, I will be spending some time with a chainsaw in the woods around my house.