Burning brush in orchards - Industrial permits

The Department of Lands and Forestry (L&F) recognizes burning brush is an important part of orchard sanitation needed to reduce disease pressures for a growing season.  Burning for this purpose has been vetted through the provincial Fire Operations Committee and Regional Services director team.  There is agreement that this type of burning would be considered industrial and therefore could be completed if the operator has an authorized Industrial Burning Permit.  Please note the following:

Please CALL the local L&F office to arrange for an Industrial Burning Permit if the burning is within 1000 ft (305 m) of the woods. Visit the DNR website for a list of phone numbers.

Beyond 1000 ft, D&F does not have jurisdiction,

Without the valid Industrial Burning Permit the burning would be considered illegal,

The burning must follow the protocols outlined in the permit,

Fees for Industrial Burning Permits will be deferred to June 30, 2020,

The above guidelines for issuing Industrial Permits and province-wide “no burn” restrictions will be applied daily until May 15, 2020 and will be reviewed to decide on further implementation.