Burn Permits and Notifications
…to burn hand-piled natural vegetation/yard debris. Any local burning ordinances are applicable. In addition, restrictions on burning in 54 northern Georgia counties under the Environmental Protection Division summer burn ban…
Understanding Burn Permits
…responsibility: High Fire Danger Burn permits may be denied during periods of high fire danger. This can occur when weather conditions, such as high winds, low humidity, or extended drought,…
Resources
…of Backyard Burning Important information about the illegal practice of burning household waste Burn Permits PDF Hidden Hazards of Backyard Burning (Español) Peligros ocultos de la quema del patio trasero….
Wildfire Prevention
…clearing Escaped prescribed burning Some outdoor burning requires a burn permit and/or notification. The burning of household garbage is prohibited and not permitted by GFC. When preparing for any type…
High Fire Danger Impacts Outdoor Burning
…criteria in each location, and because safety is always our top concern, burn permitting may be restricted based on the fire danger forecast.” Burn permits issued by the Georgia Forestry…
Prescribed Burn
A prescribed burn plan is important for a safe and successful prescribed burn. A written burn plan includes the prescription for the stand and outlines the objectives for the burn….
Law Enforcement Warns About Fake Burn Permitting Scam
…permits for a $19. fee,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams. “Interested buyers are prompted to enter personal information and credit card payments. Remember, authentic Georgia burn permits from…
Prescribed Burn Certification
…personnel when conducting prescribed burn assistance for landowners and when conducting prescribed burning on GFC owned lands PDF Prescribed Burning Brochure Overview of best practices for preparing a prescribed burn…
North Georgia Burn Ban Beginning May 1 Boosts Air Quality
…fire-free summer.” For more information about annual summer burn restrictions visit the Georgia EPD website https://epd.georgia.gov/air-protection-branch/open-burning-rules-georgia/summer-open-burning-ban. For more information, burn permits, and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….
Fire Weather
…that calculates isopleths of surface smoke concentration. Estimate Prescribed Fire Smoke Impacts Burn Permits and Notifications Some outdoor burning requires a burn permit and/or notification. NOTE: Burning Permits are good…
