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APHIS’ Approach to Firewood

APHIS’ Approach to Firewood. Paul Chaloux USDA APHIS PPQ Riverdale, Maryland. Components. Outreach Activities Firewood BMP Regulatory Activities Research Funding and coordination considerations. Outreach to Consumers. Aggressive national campaign with branding

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APHIS’ Approach to Firewood

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  1. APHIS’ Approach to Firewood Paul Chaloux USDA APHIS PPQ Riverdale, Maryland

  2. Components • Outreach Activities • Firewood BMP • Regulatory Activities • Research • Funding and coordination considerations

  3. Outreach to Consumers • Aggressive national campaign with branding • Certification of firewood (consumer awareness) • Coalitions with: • States • Forest Service • Park Service • NGOs • Others

  4. Commercial Establishments • Some Interests in Common • Heat treated wood burns better • Lack of pests reduces warehousing headaches at retail and distribution centers • Preservation of aesthetics in parks and campgrounds • Others?

  5. Outreach to Commercial Entities • Initiative(s) to provide “safe” firewood at events and recreational sites • Partner with event organizers, parks, campgrounds • Awareness “blurbs” on registration webpages • Opportunity to encourage small, local businesses • Provide certification and “branding incentives” • e.g. USDA Choice Firewood, Smokey the Bear Approved • Market and Promote with brokers and national chains

  6. Best Management Practices • Uniformity and consistency • Providing a springboard for States and others in their regulatory programs • At time and site of harvest • Are there any realistic opportunities here? • During production • Treatment of wood (practical, effective options) • Place of origin labeling • Brokers and the distribution chain • Leverage certification and/or branding for added value • Retailers and vendors • Sell only certified wood

  7. Regulatory Activities • Current situation • Multiple pests, a variety of quarantines and regulations • Compliance Agreements • Blitzes, checkpoints, etc. • Enforcement of quarantines • Monitoring use of certificate or brand (once established)

  8. Research • Biology of firewood-borne pests • Analysis of movement and pathways • National firewood survey • Would enable accurate risk assessments • Proper targeting of resources • Treatment options • Effectiveness of current procedures • Develop new, affordable procedures • Survey and diagnostic protocols

  9. Parting Thoughts • Need to articulate a comprehensive firewood strategy • Several components of the strategy intersect and interact • Coordination and participation of all involved is required • Leadership roles need to be defined

  10. QUESTIONS? PAUL CHALOUX USDA APHIS PPQ (301) 734-0917 paul.chaloux@aphis.usda.gov 4700 River Road Unit 137 Riverdale, MD 20737

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