"Kev" wrote in message
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Given the few other substances given out by burning verses those given
by buring fossil fuels, not to mention the noise pollution, I don't see
why burning is looked down upon.

Kevin


Because it destroys all the organic\humus content. Along with any
attendant beneficial micro-organisms which would otherwise thrive
during decomposition.

When the leaves eventually break down, as will all organic matter
eventually, otherwise we'd have been buried in the stuff thousands
of years ago, they will help maintain a better balanced soil
structure. Humus - clay- minerals\sand

That's the actual reason. Whether you want to follow it or not
however, is totally down to you.


michael adams

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