Burn Permits and Notifications
…to inform the GFC online or by phone about their intention to burn leaf piles and yard debris. New legal safety requirements are now specified for this type of debris…
Natural Disaster Recovery
…and pile it separately. Most woody debris can be recycled. Removal of Larger Debris GFC recommends homeowners only attempt to clean up minor tree debris. Tree trunks and large limbs…
Resources
…Road and Firebreak Debris Clearing Program The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has established procedures for landowners seeking assistance with debris clearing and restoration of pre-existing forest roads and firebreaks. Hurricane…
Safety Reminders for Storm Debris Burning
…is allowed, ONLY if piles do NOT contain man-made or construction/demolition (C&D) debris. Such items can contain potentially harmful toxins and may not be included in machine- or hand-piled debris…
Help at Hand for Michael-Struck GA Landowners
…November includes $20 million for debris cleanup in areas where the storm decimated millions of acres of forestland and tree orchards. Two programs are available to help landowners with specific…
Wildfire Prevention
…has a staff meteorologist and provides online assistance with fire weather forecasts and fire safety information. Debris burning is Georgia’s #1 cause of wildfire. Debris burning accounts for over 50…
Forest Debris Management Program Practices
View acceptable debris management practices include chipping, grinding, root raking, piling, windrowing, pile burning, or other cost-effective methods to manage storm damage debris.
Forest Debris Management Program Performance Form
Form to help you gather the appropriate information for Forest Debris Management Program (FDMP) activities.
Georgia Burn Notification Law Changing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 15, 2021 Changes are coming to laws affecting Georgians who burn outdoor yard debris. As of July 1, 2021, landowners will no longer be required to…
Hurricane Michael Forest Access Road and Firebreak Debris Clearing Program
The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has established procedures for landowners seeking assistance with debris clearing and restoration of pre-existing forest roads and firebreaks.
