Open Burning Alternatives for Agricultural Producers in BC

(2022-2023)

Disposing of vegetative material is a common task on the day-to-day operations of any farm. Upland was contracted by the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food to develop this guidebook to provide potential reuses of vegetative waste materials both on farm and off. Often the ability to burn is restricted by provincial and local regulations. In addition, chipping and composting debris can create beneficial materials for the farm operation. Processing vegetative material, rather than burning it, can create beneficial products, such as compost, mulch, and sawdust, that can be used on the farm and help to reduce input costs.

 The Guidebook is hosted on the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food website.