Backyard Burning
Effective January 1, 2009, there are new regulations regarding backyard
burning in Roberts Creek. These regulations were developed with a great deal
of community input and have been put in place to limit air pollution and
reduce both health and environmental impacts. The regulations permit backyard
fires only on properties of 1 hectare or larger and only between April1 – 15
and between October 15 – November 15 when the Ventilation Index is “good”.
A permit for other properties may be applied for by contacting the SCRD office
or the Roberts Creek Fire Department. The regulations do permit small campfires
for the purpose of warmth, cooking or ceremony. The regulations do not affect
wood stoves.
To read the bylaw click here.
A pamphlet on alternatives to backyard burning can be seen here.
Burning information on the Roberts Creek Fire Department website is available
at www.robertscreekfire.ca
Information on the Ventilation Index can be found here.