Copper-River/Valdez Area Permits

Special Notice

July 16, 2008      10:15 AM

The Copper River Area is open to permitted burning, there are no suspensions or closures.  Please read and follow permit stipulations and exercise due caution.

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Valdez/Copper River Area

 

 

 

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Local Area Information

The Valdez/Copper River Area within the Northern Region of the Alaska Division of Forestry is responsible for wildland fire prevention and suppression operations in a zone encompassing approximately 34,000 square miles or 21,100,000 acres.

Alaska Statutes (AS 41.15) - Protection of Forested Lands

Suspension? or Closure?

Suspension - Burn permits and burn barrel use are temporarily not allowed due to fire danger or hazardous weather conditions as determined by the Department of Natural Resources.

Closure - The setting of all fires, burning, entry, or other use of land is prohibited within a designated area or statewide, as determined by the Commissioner of Natural Resources. Requires public notice to establish and rescind.

Please read and understand all the information on this page before applying for a burn permit. Contact us if you have any questions or concerns about burning in Alaska.

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Burn Permits

Class A Burn Permit

A Class A Burn Permit authorizes the legal landowner or his/her designee to burn one pile of debris no more than four feet high by ten feet in diameter (4'x10') or less than one (1) acre of lawn/field. A Class A Burn Permit is issued under the authority of AS 41.15.050 and AS 41.15.060 of the Alaska Forest Management Statutes and Regulations. Burning is authorized subject to the terms and conditions written on the permit. You can obtain a Class A Burn Permit online, activate it online, and print it off. You can also obtain or activate a Class A Burn permit by calling the Division of Forestry at (907) 822-5534. You must activate your Class A Burn Permit online or by phone prior to burning. If there are any burn permit suspensions or open burning closures, activation will not be allowed.

Class B Burn Permit

A Class B Burn Permit authorizes the legal landowner or his/her designee to burn a pile of debris or lawn/field exceeding the Class A specifications. An on-site inspection from the Division of Forestry is required. Please call the Division of Forestry at (907) 822-5534 to schedule an on-site inspection.

Applications for permits can be completed online using most web browsers. This application uses web browser cookies and javascript. You most have these items enabled in your web browser in order to apply for a permit online.

If you are unable to complete the application online or need a permit when you do not have access to a computer, call your local Division of Forestry Office or your local fire department.

Important: You must have the permit in your possession at all times when burning.

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Burn Barrels

Burn Barrel Specficiations

New! All burn barrels are subject to local burn suspensions as well as restrictions and closures. Penalities may apply for unsafe burning.

All burn barrels are subject to spot inspection by Division of Forestry Area Prevention staff or their representatives.

Use of an approved burn barrel does not relieve the individual of responsibility should the fire escape as a result of negligence. Anyone starting a fire is responsible for that fire until it is completely out.

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