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Policy Title Date: Motion No.
Soil Conservation — Stubble Burning October 27, 2020 462/2020
To establish a policy in accordance with the Soil Conservation Act and Kneehill County Bylaws to control the
burning of large areas of stubble and to ensure the conservation and protection of County soils.
Policy Procedure:
1. Stubble burning will be governed by the Soil Conservation Act and Kneehill County
Bylaw 1713 and all applicable Forest and Prairie Protection Acts and all other County
Bylaws.
2. Permits for burning stubble are not to be issued without the approval of the Soil Conservation Officer.
3. Approval may only be given in extreme circumstances when the burn area may exceed ten (10) acres,
where approval is given, the burn must comply with all recommendations and procedures as outlined
by the Soil Conservation Officer and Fire Guardian.
This policy replaces Policy #1-15b
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Jerry Wittstock,
Reeve
Approved: March 20, 2002
Amended:
August 17, 2010 393/10
Amended:
January 14, 2014
Amended:
May 9, 2017 302/17
Approved:
October 27, 2020 462/2020
Review Date:
October 27, 2024
ike Haugen,
CAO