Leland Town Council has enacted a ban on open burning for land clearing purposes within the Town limits, effective immediately. The action was approved unanimously during a Special Council Meeting on Oct. 20, following growing concerns from Councilmembers and residents about smoke and air quality impacts from recent burns.
The ban applies only to open burning for land clearing and does not affect other forms of open burning permitted under state law.
To further address this issue and possibly refine the ban regulation, the Town will host an Open Burning Workshop on Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, located at 1212 Magnolia Village Way. The workshop, which will be held as a Special Council Meeting, will focus on education of state regulations for open burning and how they apply within the Town limits. The Council hopes to involve other regional partners in this process.
Town staff, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality, and the North Carolina Forest Service will give brief presentations on current regulations, enforcement, and applicability in Leland. A public comment period will follow, giving attendees the opportunity to provide insights directed to Town Council and agency representatives. Town Council will then discuss the information presented, stakeholder input, and the Town’s policies, practices, and ordinances.
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