"John" wrote in message
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We all know Arch, likes to muse on various thoughts, now here is one for
Arch.

Mac recently mentioned the movement of Ironwood, because it is an
endangered species, but what about those not endangered ?

There are many species of wood out there in different countries or on
different continents that we would like to turn, but how many of us know
the regulations for Importing this wood?

Do we care ? Do we understand the penalties, not just in fines,
imprisonment, but the danger to the environment around us due to a new
disease or bugs that the piece of wood we import is carrying ?

Will or could our 1 piece of wood really matter ?

I see everyday on Ebay sellers of wood much of which is not Kiln Dried
selling blanks, and even branches, and offering to ship anywhere in the
world . Do they realise the risks they are taking, as it is more than
likely that their customers are un-informed on the matter.

Just a little food for thought
--
John

As an retired entomologist, I can tell you that even one or two eggs in a
piece of wood can cause harm. The USDA APHIS works very hard to avoid these
problem. No I didn't work for them . Just had to deal with them on some
projects. Most cargo containers that could be carrying a suspected problem
are fumigated just before they leave port and arrive here safe. If I were
going to bring in a small piece of wood from a foreign land I would try to
microwave it, and boil then freeze it if possible, but I would microwave it
for sure. USDA APHIS web site is http://www.aphis.usda.gov/about_aphis/ if
you want to learn more