burning diseased plant matter in Ireland
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eggplant1 Rank attained: Hazel Tree

Joined: 26 Mar 2011 Posts: 48 Location: Kerry, Ireland
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Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 10:19 am Post subject: burning diseased plant matter in Ireland |
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Hi everyone. So often an article refers to removing diseased leaves from the plant or the base of the plant and burning them as opposed to adding them to the compost heap for fear of spreading infection. However I am under the impression that fires of this nature are illegal in Ireland. Am I right? We're in rural Kerry and I have wanted to get a tin drum for this purpose but was told it was a definite no no! Its a huge issue because it leaves you with no options for the responsible disposal of infected materials. Any suggestions? Happy gardening! |
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Geranimojess Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood

Joined: 22 Jun 2010 Posts: 1403 Location: N/W Sligo
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Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 8:55 pm Post subject: |
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I was always under the Impression that Ban referred to Household Rubbish,I have seen Farmers Fields set alight to burn off Gorse and other,So whats the difference between their and your problem.
I'd give the local Council Offices a ring and ask to speak to the Environment Officer.I'm sure others and myself would be interested in the answer you get. |
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medieval knievel Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
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Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 9:06 pm Post subject: |
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Geranimojess wrote: | I have seen Farmers Fields set alight to burn off Gorse and other,So whats the difference between their and your problem. |
i'm pretty sure farmers are not allowed do this though... |
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Geranimojess Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood

Joined: 22 Jun 2010 Posts: 1403 Location: N/W Sligo
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Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 9:59 pm Post subject: |
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How many Farmers have you seen in Court since this Ban was introduced, There is a big difference between the Fire your Lighting and the Field,your acting responsible burning it in a Barrel,I would not hesitate doing it even at Night,-------------------------------------------------------not that I'm suggesting it. |
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inishindie Rank attained: Tree plantation keeper

Joined: 27 May 2007 Posts: 563 Location: inishowen Ireland
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medieval knievel Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
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Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 10:35 pm Post subject: |
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in a way, i'd wonder whether it's a waste of good compost material - assuming you have room to compost it. |
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eggplant1 Rank attained: Hazel Tree

Joined: 26 Mar 2011 Posts: 48 Location: Kerry, Ireland
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Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 7:31 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry about posting this twice. I have no idea how I did that.
I do save everything I can for the compost. This was in relation to getting rid of diseased plant material (black spot, etc)
thanks to all for advice |
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