After clearing property, there is always debris from the operation. Typically you can opt to have it hauled off or burned onsite. Burning has been a traditional component of land clearing operations to eliminate unwanted debris. Burning under the proper conditions can be a cost efficient method of debris removal, and provides nutrient release into the soil. Open burning of “land clearing debris” (uprooted or cleared vegetation in connection with construction for buildings and rights-of-way; land development; or mineral operations) is allowed, as long as you obtain a burning permit prior to starting the burn and that it is on the same property the debris was cleared on.
The weather and wind obviously plays a huge part in obtaining a burn permit, but it is a very cost effective way to take care of the remaining debris left after land clearing. Some frequently asked questions are below:
1.) Who is responsible for obtaining a burn permit? If you hired JSR Land Clearing to clear your property, then WE will obtain the permit.
2.) Are we a certified burner in Florida? YES! A certified burner is a person who has passed one of the Florida Forest Service training classes and has demonstrated proficiency in conducting burns, and for whom the local office of the Florida Forest Service has recommended certification if everything has been completed satisfactorily.
3.) What time of day can you burn?
- For pile burning the hours are 8 a.m. Central time or 9 a.m. Eastern time (starting a fire before this may well cause a smoke problem that could result in an accident on local roadways, although Florida encourages the responsible use of fire, we must also protect public safety) to one hour before sunset unless you are a Certified Pile Burner, in that case you may burn to one hour after sunset.
- The only exception for Certified Pile Burners is in areas designated as smoke sensitive. In that case you can only burn to one hour before sunset and at that time no visible emissions are allowed.
4.) Who regulates open burning in Florida? The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS), Florida Forest Service (FFS) regulates the vast majority of open burning in Florida, most of which is associated with agricultural, silvicultural, land clearing, and prescribed fire operations. All open burning conducted under the authority of FFS requires an authorization from FFS prior to commencing any open burning activity.
Typically, as we clear property we will pile the trees and debris in piles for preparation to burn. There are certain areas and/or customers who prefer to remove debris other ways and that is completely fine as well. We offer many options for our customers, so we leave this decision up to you while presenting all of the different options.
We offer land clearing services for residential and commercial property. Call us today for a free consultation at386-937-1208
