Conservancy
Burning
This year,
unlike in past years, the Village of Long Grove has made some
significant changes in conservancy burning procedures.
An "Open
Burning Permit" is now required PRIOR to the actual
burning. This form, along with several other pieces of burning
guideline information, is available at the Long Grove Fire
Department. We, as a Board, tried to get one application for the
entire subdivision but we were denied. They require EACH
homeowner to go to the fire department and fill one out. It is
good for 30 days, since it is difficult to predict weather
conditions. These next few weeks are the best time for Spring
burning (see the recent issue of THE BRIDGE for greater
explanation of Springtime burning benefits).
In addition to
the permit, signage is now required prior to and during the
burning. This signage is also available at the Fire Department.
THERE IS NO CHARGE TO APPLY FOR THE PERMIT OR FOR THE SIGNAGE.
No area may be
burned without homeowner's consent and proper permit
application. We do not know if fines will be applicable if the
procedures are not followed, but our homeowners association does
not want to take this chance. PLEASE ADHERE TO THESE NEW
POLICIES. Please apply as soon as possible, so that you can be
ready to participate as soon as conditions are correct.
Teamwork is
encouraged in this process, since yards are often connected to
one another. For those of you who are new to this process,
please check with your neighbors and plan to participate
jointly. It is much easier AND safer for everyone concerned.
The Long Grove
Fire Dept. will be available to answer any questions you may
have, or feel free to call Angie Berman (913-9903) or Sophia
Hanson (913-9907). Should you be interested in heading up a burn
in your area, please contact one of us and we can put this up on
the BWF website. Please check our website every few days for
updates and planned burns.
THANK
YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!
