Buy It Where You Burn It

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The risk from these pests is present in the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. Note: As of this date, campfires are not permitted in Chino Hills State Park. But, since some residents burn wood in their fireplace and store wood outside, this information is helpful to slowing the spread. From Orange County Supervisor Todd Spitzer’s E-Newsletter: OC Parks is initiating a new firewood policy designed to reduce the risk of damaging Orange County’s oak and sycamore woodlands and other trees from invasive … Read More

Trees Under Attack By Tiny, But Deadly Pests

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Our trees are under attack by any number of little tiny pests that present big problems for their survival. According to this Los Angeles Times article, 38% of all SoCal trees are at risk of dying. Without trees the look, feel, smell, and shade provided by the trees will change in the region. Read the Los Angeles Times article.

Polyphagous Shothole Borer Infestation

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Some of you have likely heard about the polyphagous shothole borer that is infecting many of our local trees. One way to stop the spread of this and other insect borne diseases is to keep your firewood local. When you transport firewood from one place to another you risk spreading the infestation. That’s right, humans are causing the rate of spread to increase exponentially. Keep our trees safe. Thanks to Ron Vanderhoff for this video. View the video at: https://www.facebook.com/ronhvanderhoff/videos/10206203010267189/

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