Safety First For Landowners Burning Debris
This video provides helpful tips for safely burning debris.
Landowner Resources
…PDF 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…
Debris Burning Safe Practices – English
Best practices to prevent injury and damage when burning
Debris Burning Safe Practices – Español
Mejores prácticas para evitar lesiones y daños al quemar
Homeowner help for managing Tornado / Storm damaged trees
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Forest Access Road and Firebreak Restoration Project: Hurricane Michael Relief Package
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…any local ordinances, outdoor burning of yard debris, leaves, and natural, hand-piled vegetation is again allowed until next summer (May 1, 2024). It is important to know that there also…
Fire Prevention Week 2020
…More than half of the wildfires in Georgia start because of careless debris burning. For this reason, most debris burning requires a burn permit. Certain weather conditions also increase the…
Hurricane Cleanup Time Extended; State Timber Tax Credit Deadline Nears
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