It’s not a ban, but state wildlife officials are discouraging residents from outdoor yard debris burning.
Instead, the North Carolina Forest Service wants people to mulch their leaves,stems, and other yard debris. The recommendation is related to the coronavirus outbreak across the country and world.
In a press release Thursday, N.C. Forest Service officials said, they urge citizens to reconsider burning yard debris through the end of May, which historically marks the end of spring wildfire season in North Carolina. Instead, they said to consider alternatives to burning. Some types of debris, such as leaves, grass, and stubble, may be of more value if they are not burned but used for mulch instead.