Prescribed Burn Time in Georgia
…the use of any state funds. The second trailer (Talbot Co.) was assembled with grant funding via the Longleaf Alliance/Georgia Sentinel Landscape Pilot Project. These trailers are designed to be…
OUTDOOR BURN BAN BOOSTS SUMMER AIR QUALITY
…mostly north and central Georgia counties (listed below) do not allow hand-piled yard debris and land-clearing debris burns from May 1 to September 30. For complete details, visit https://epd.georgia.gov/air-protection-branch/open-burning-rules-georgia. Georgia…
GFC Launches Certified Burners’ Online Permit System
…after 12 noon the day before or the day of will still require a phone call to acquire a permit. This system is not intended for leaf and limb pile-type…
Fire Danger Rising – Public’s Help Needed
…any appreciable rainfall at your location in several days. He also said everyone must follow the laws concerning hand piled natural vegetation, requiring pre-burning safety precautions, which can be remembered…
North GA Burn Ban to be Lifted October 1
…Sorrells said. “Remember that burners are responsible for their own fires, and while a permit is no longer required for hand-piled natural debris burns, there must be proof that safety…
My Firewise Experience
…your home and at least 6 feet from the ground, and remove dead branches. Keep your lawn and landscape healthy, and remove dead or decayed plants. Move firewood piles, propane…
The Wise Way to Guard Against Fire
…hot lawn equipment on a pile of dry tinder can ignite a fire. Add brisk winds to the equation and it’s easy to see how one flying ember can set…
Fire Prevention & Suppression
Under Senate Bill 119, Georgia code section 12-6-90 was changed to eliminate the notification requirement to the GFC of one’s intention to burn hand-piled natural debris. The law supports Georgians’…
Cost Share & Incentive Programs
…Wildlife Grants, GDNR’s Bobwhite Quail Initiative, Landscape Scale Restoration Grants, Longleaf Alliance, and The Georgia Sentinel Landscape pilot project to impact between 4,500 and 18,000 acres in the West Central…
Wildfire Prevention
…percent of all wildfires in the state. Debris burning is categorized into different types: Yard leaf piles – the most common cause of wildfires Agricultural Forestry site preparation Construction land…
