Burning permits are now available online!        

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Open Burning is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

A NC Forest Service Burning Permit is required for all burning conducted in any woodland, or within 500 feet of any woodland, during the hours starting at midnight and ending at 4 p.m.

A Permit does not have to be issued if burning is within 100 feet of a dwelling and can be conatined, i.e. water hose, etc.

For more information concerning burning regulations, contact the North Carolina Division of Forest Resources at (336) 679-8941. Additional information on air quality and burning regulations can be obtained by calling the North Carolina Division of Air Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office at (336) 771-5000.

North Carolina Division of Forest Resources
Yadkin County Ranger's Office
P.O. Box 433
Yadkinville, NC 27055
Phone: (336) 679-8941
Fax: (336) 679-2151

County Ranger: John Kessler
Asst. County Ranger:  Bob Myers