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Originally Posted by nightfighter
Raven, DON'T burn Sumac!!!!!!
It is poison sumac in many cases and the smoke will cause throat and esophagus to close up in those of us unfortunates who are allergic to it. Nevermind the stinging of the eyes. Much worse than poison ivy reactions.
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i didnt know it was in the same category as poison ivy in so far as the burning..
and it wasnt my decision to burn it actually....but that of the property owner.
Apparently when you cut it in its dormant stage....ie when theres still snow on the ground its oils are in the roots and also theres no folliage... and are burning just the wood..the volatile oils are less....as we suffered no ill affects
but i'll heed your suggestion...in the future.