„Bereit zum Anzünden“: Die Risiken des Verbrennens von Gras überwiegen die wahrgenommenen Vorteile, warnt das Ministerium für natürliche Ressourcen

>’The highest number of wildfires occur in April and May, usually because of grass or brush burning that got out of control,‘ the Department of Natural Resources says on its website.
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>“If it’s material that they’re trying to kind of clean up around their property, there’s alternatives,” Tingley said.
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>“You can save it for the winter, you know, build a pile. That’s one of the recommendations we have. And burn it during the time of year when there’s snow on the ground or … significantly less risk in the off-season.”
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>Tingley said composting and green bins are other options where materials can be removed from properties and taken away safely.
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>The Department of Natural Resources says grass burning is destructive and dangerous, and that it can kill animals and destroy their habitats.
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>The department said grass burning reduces grass yield by 50 per cent to 70 per cent, makes it easier for weeds to grow, doesn’t make grass greener and doesn’t provide nutrients in the soil.