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Alternatives to Burning
Why is outdoor burning a concern? The smoke from outdoor
burning contains many air pollutants. These include carbon
monoxide, sulfur dioxides, nitrogen oxides, and other volatile
organic compounds and toxic substances.
This smoke also produces tiny particles that are inhaled deep into the lungs.
Our body's defenses can't protect us from them, so these particles can cause harmful chemical and
structural changes to human lung tissue.
This manual presents to growers, range managers, and
orchardists research-based information regarding reasonable
alternatives to burning for residue, weeds, diseases, and
insects.
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