Are open fires allowed to control invasive plant and insect species?
Yes. Case-by-case DEC approval is required. 7. Can agricultural wastes be burned? Yes, organic agricultural wastes may be burned on-site where they are grown or generated including brush and wood produced by clearing fields and other activities. The fire must be located on contiguous agricultural land larger than 5 acres, and the materials capable of being fully burned within 24 hours. The burning of pesticides, plastics or other non-organic material is prohibited. 8. Can I burn liquid petroleum fueled smudge pots to prevent frost damage to crops? Yes. However, burning tires and other wastes for smudge is not allowed. 9. Can prescribed burns be performed? Yes. Prescribed burns, the burning of forest land to achieve a vegetative or wildlife management goal, can be performed but only in accordance with DEC regulations. Check with your regional DEC office. 10. Are fire training burning activities allowed? Yes, with some restrictions on the use of acquired structures and in accordance with
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