Second National Wood Bank Summit

Earlier this month, firewood bank leaders and enthusiasts came together to participate in the 2nd National Wood Bank Summit, focused on "Strengthening Our Network of Firewood Bank Organizations."

You can watch the recording here. If you attended, we encourage you to fill out the post-attendee survey that will land in your email inbox soon!

Firewood Bank Assistance Program Update

AGH still does not know if there will be another year of grant funding available for firewood banks. Once we do know, we will publish the application opening date on firewoodbanks.org and in this newsletter.

EPA Burn Wise Free Education Materials

16 Different Printable Educational Materials to Choose From!

You can either download the PDFs and print them on your own or request that printed materials be mailed to you. These are great resources to hand out to those receiving firewood from your wood bank.

Social Media Spotlight

Diné Bá'ádeit'į́- For the People

Diné Bá'ádeit'į́- For the People posted about their experience with handling a State of Emergency on March 13th:

"We got 40 cords of processed wood delivered in 2 days. Have a bad tire and a check engine light, but it was all done safely. Glad we were able to help this community. "

Diné Bá'ádeit'į́- For the People is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides wood to warm the homes of elders living on the Navajo and Hopi Nations. It's important for them to use the teaching of their elders to support their work : T’áá hwó’ ají t’éego (meaning, "It is up to you").

Follow them on Facebook here to keep up with their work across the Navajo Nation!

Firewood Banks in the News

Wood Thinned from Forests Prevents Wildfires and Heats Native American Homes

“Thinning the forests can help reduce the risk, of wildfires, but discarding the logs was an issue - until the partnership with the tribes started. Now the foundation provides wood to 8 tribes, including the Navajo, Ute and Washoe, across Northern Arizona, California, New Mexico, Colorado, and Idaho."

‘Wood Warms’ Program (VT) Delivers 80 cords This Winter

“The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation’s Wood Warms Program says it has donated 80 cords of wood to local wood banks this winter and expects to donate 200 more in the next two years."

"The wood comes from sustainable harvests in Mt. Mansfield and Camel’s Hump State Forests."

Are you from Maine?

A Maine Wood Banks Roundtable is happening in April!

Details

When: April 29th: 10 am - 2 pm
Where: University of Maine, School of Forest Resources

5755 Nutting Hall, Room 204

Orono, ME 04469

RSVP: Email rebecca.rundquist@maine.edu
Goal: Build a strong statewide network with new and existing wood banks

Do you have firewood bank stories to tell or resources to share? Email us!