Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws
…Georgia Forestry Commission for back yard burn piles. (Permits are still required for agricultural and land-clearing burns). The change supports Georgians’ right to burn on their property, yet sets certain…
High Fire Danger Impacts Outdoor Burning
…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. Though burning leaf piles and campfires are hallmarks of fall, Georgia’s current drought is impacting decisions to burn outdoors. The Georgia Forestry…
OUTDOOR BURN BAN BOOSTS SUMMER AIR QUALITY
…classifies outdoor burning in several categories. In counties not included in the outdoor burn ban, the Georgia Forestry Commission reminds residents they must continue to follow specific laws, fire safety…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Lifted
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 Georgia’s annual ban on outdoor burning will end September 30 in 54 counties, primarily in the northern half of the state. From May 1…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Ends September 30
…ground level ozone. While burning a pile of crispy fall leaves outdoors is a must for many this time of year, a burn permit from the Georgia Forestry Commission is…
High Fire Danger Prompts Outdoor Burning Warnings this Weekend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 25, 2022 A National Weather Service special alert has prompted the Georgia Forestry Commission to prepare for the elevated threat of wildfires by discouraging outdoor burning…
Forest Services Contractors
…RxBurner? No Pesticide Applicator? No Bulldozing Burning For Site Prep Burning For Understory Control Fertilization Harrowing Wildlife Openings Herbaceous Ground Spray Machine Planting Open Land Machine Planting Site Prepared Land…
Forestry Services Contractors Directory
…RxBurner? No Pesticide Applicator? No Bulldozing Burning For Site Prep Burning For Understory Control Fertilization Harrowing Wildlife Openings Herbaceous Ground Spray Machine Planting Open Land Machine Planting Site Prepared Land…
Burn Permits and Notifications
…forecast Page on GFC Website GA Outdoor Burn Notification System Changes Fact Sheet Changes are being made to Georgia’s outdoor burn notification system. The law no longer requires a burner…
FAQs
…a burn permit? How do I get one? Some outdoor burning in Georgia require a permit from GFC. Click here to learn more. What about part time positions? Does GFC…
