Is It Illegal to Burn Tree Stumps?
A Final Note, Burning Stumps Away Is Illegal and Dangerous. Most Cities Don't Allow Tree Stump Removal in This Manner, but Moreover, You Don't Want to Find out...
A final note, burning stumps away is illegal and dangerous. Most cities don't allow tree stump removal in this manner, but moreover, you don't want to find out your tree stump is resting on top of a septic tank or (FAR WORSE) a gas line. It's all too common for fires to get out of control.
Is it OK to burn tree stump?
Yes, burning a tree stump will kill the stump. It will also kill the tree's ability to grow back in the future. ... You can speed up the process by making the stump more flammable. Drill a hole in the center with a spade bit and then drill holes roughly 8 inches (20 cm) to 10 inches (25 cm) deep in the top of the stump.
Can I burn a stump in my yard?
Backyard burning and unauthorised incineration are prohibited at all times in all council areas in the Sydney, Wollongong and Newcastle regions, and in other NSW council areas listed in Schedule 8 of the Clean Air Regulation.
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