Sean C. Morgan
As part of Wildland Fire Awareness Month, the Oregon Department of Forestry and Keep Oregon Green are urging people to be cautious when burning backyard debris.
While cleaning up the yard, chipping or recycling are recommended, but burning is an option.
“Only burn plant materials,” said Neil Miller, ODF Sweet Home Unit Forest Protection Supervisor. Burn piles should not include plastics, rubber or anything that isn’t a plant or wood product. Paper…