Who qualifies for a stubble burning permit?
All those requesting a permit must first complete a Permit Application Form obtained from a MAFRI GO Teams office or centre. You must identify the piece of land you are requesting a permit for (if the piece of land is a river lot, be sure to include the river lot number, Parish and acreage). A safety reason must also be clearly stated at the bottom of the application. For example, ‘I require a southwest wind to prevent smoke from traveling across PTH 1. The more clear and concise your application the more quickly it can be processed. All permit applications should go through a MAFRI GO Teams office or centre. Try to have your permit requests sent in early, rather than on the same day you would like to burn. MAFRI staff must carefully evaluate each permit request to ensure that the field does qualify for a permit and to determine the appropriate wind conditions. The permit must then be written up and distributed to the appropriate authorities and the applicant. Staff may be dealing with
