Arson Investigations

…and can be accessed through their website. PDF Georgia Prescribed Burn Laws Prescribed Burn Laws from the Official Code of Georgia, Section 12-6-90 and Sections 12-6-145 through 12-6-149 External Website…

Law Enforcement

…Statutes are maintained by the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office, and can be accessed through their website. PDF Georgia Prescribed Burn Laws Prescribed Burn Laws from the Official Code of…

Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws

…determine if other fire laws exist for their location. In July of 2022, state law was changed (GA Code 12-6-90) to eliminate the need for a burn permit through the…

Georgia Prescribed Burn Laws

Prescribed Burn Laws from the Official Code of Georgia, Section 12-6-90 and Sections 12-6-145 through 12-6-149

Resources

…plan development with green infrastructure in mind Community Planning, Green Infrastructure PDF Georgia Prescribed Burn Laws Prescribed Burn Laws from the Official Code of Georgia, Section 12-6-90 and Sections 12-6-145…

Georgia Forestry Laws

GFC is not liable for the distribution of out-of-date material. This document is not legal advice and cannot replace legal advice. Current Georgia Statutes are maintained by the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office, and can be accessed through their website.

Landowner Resources

…who steward the land, and the manufacturers who are promoting innovative uses of wood. External Website Georgia Prescribed Burn Laws Prescribed Burn Laws from the Official Code of Georgia, Section…

Timber Security

GFC investigators are specially trained to conduct investigations of forestry related crimes. Timber security laws have been amended and updated over time, and in 2014, GFC investigators were authorized by…

Burn Permits and Notifications

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