What are some of the controls on the burning of crop residue?
• The nighttime burning of crop residue and non-crop herbage is banned year round. • From August 1 to November 15 each year, burning is prohibited unless otherwise authorized. • Safe burning practices, including adequate fire-guarding and proper supervision, must be followed. • Smoke from any crop residue fire must NOT obscure any public roadway or create problems for neighbouring residents. • Manitoba Conservation requires a permit for burning within the Burning Permit Area (Forestry Primary Protection Zone). • Burning within the boundaries of the City of Winnipeg is controlled by permits issued by the City and is conditional on the adjoining rural municipality being authorized for burning that day. • From November 16 of one year to July 31 the following year, daytime burning is allowed in all municipalities between sunrise and sunset. • Nighttime burning is banned year round.
