NOTICE: The funding for the WCG Rx Fire Initiative has been temporarily suspended due to the federal funding freeze. In light of the uncertainty regarding reinstatement, the program will be undergoing modifications. We will continue to accept applications as outlined below; however, please understand that there may be potential delays in payments, and funding may not be guaranteed. We regret that we cannot provide more definitive information at this time. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
If you have questions, please contact:
RT Lumpkin: 478-957-0307, rlumpkin@gfc.state.ga.us
Lisa Duncan: 912-515-5005, lduncan@gfc.state.ga.us
Program Overview:
The WCG Rx Fire Initiative is funded again this year by a National Fish and Wildlife America the Beautiful Challenge grant, GADNR’s Bobwhite Quail Initiative, and partners and will impact over 10,000 acres in the West Central Georgia area in FY25.
Sign-Up Period:
- FY25 applications will be accepted between 12/16/2024 – 3/31/2025
- We anticipate the initiative will pay between $8.00 -$25.00 per acre (max $4500 per landowner) for approved prescribed burning on privately owned forested land.
General Guidelines:
- The burn must be conducted in one of the following counties: Chattahoochee, Dooly, Harris, Macon, Marion, Muscogee, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, or Webster.
- This initiative focuses on increasing bobwhite quail and gopher tortoise habitats.
- Click this link to view the FY25 flyer on Applicant’s Information Guidelines.
- Click here if you would like to complete an application.