Prescribed Burning and Standby
Prescribed Burning and Standby Services are provided for purposes such as:
- site preparation associated with tree planting
- control undesirable vegetation
- pine timber stand improvement
- wildlife and habitat restoration
- fire dependent forests management
- fuel reduction
- warm and/or cool season grass management
Prescribed Burning and Standby Services are not provided for purposes such as:
- Burning brush piles and windows
- Conversion of land away from an approved natural resource use
Given the somewhat unpredictable nature of fire, prescribed burning in hardwood stands will only be provided under strict burning conditions and techniques to minimize damage to sawtimber and young potential sawtimber or where the landowner and forester agree that damage to hardwood trees is acceptable or desired.
Rates for Prescribed Burning and Standby Services
How to Request Services
Contact your local Area Forester to request prescribed burning and standby services by referring to our staff directory.