Order No. 1459 on ban of field burning of straw. Country/Territory Denmark Document type Regulation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Land & soil, Cultivated plants Keyword Authorization/permit Crops/grasses Soil conservation/soil improvement Plant protection Pests/diseases Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes 31 December 2015. Abstract Straw or other similar parts of agricultural crops should not be burned in fields or uncultivated land. The Environmental Protection Agency shall exceptionally notify exemptions from the ban if necessary on the basis of control of plant diseases, pests or the like. For monitoring and enforcement provisions, Chapter 9 of the Environmental Protection Act apply. Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk References - Legislation Implements Environment Protection Act (LBK No. 5 of 2023). Legislation | Denmark | 1991 (2023) Keyword: Basic legislation, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Protection of habitats, Environmental standards, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Standards, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Waste management, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Hazardous substances, Business/industry/corporations, Surface water, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Sustainable use, Groundwater, Water supply Source: FAO, FAOLEX