Burning and Chipping
For the woody branches and trunks of a plant, it is acceptable to wood chip or burn. Do not chip plants with berries, or plants that regrow from stem or root fragments (Japanese Knotweed, Glossy Buckthorn, Honeysuckles, Tree of Heaven). Do not burn plants that contain seed pods as this will only help disperse the seeds throughout the air. Outdoor burning requires a permit from the local fire department. View the
Open Burning page and learn more about acquiring a permit before you start the project.