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The Florida Forest Service, a division of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, is encouraging Floridians to dispose of Christmas trees safely.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFlorida Forest Service is encouraging Floridians to dispose of Christmas trees safelyThe Florida Forest Service, a division of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, is encouraging Floridians to dispose of Christmas trees safely.<\/p>\n
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA \u2013 The Florida Forest Service, a division of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, is encouraging Floridians to dispose of Christmas trees safely.<\/p>\n
Dry limbs and needles from discarded Christmas trees can be an ignition source for fire if not properly cleared away from homes and natural areas.<\/p>\n
One way to avoid this potential fire hazard is by recycling Christmas trees. Many communities offer tree recycling services, such as curbside pick-up, recycling centers and mulching programs.<\/p>\n
Check with your local city or county government or utility service for more information about Christmas tree disposal and recycling programs. Some residents may choose to burn their Christmas trees.<\/p>\n
The Florida Forest Service offers the following tips for safe outdoor burning:<\/p>\n
\u25a0 Check local ordinances for\u00a0county burn bans\u00a0and requirements for outdoor burning.<\/p>\n
\u25a0 Burn only if significant rainfall has occurred in the last three or four days.<\/p>\n
\u25a0 Never burn on dry or windy days.<\/p>\n
\u25a0 Select a burn location that is at least 25 feet from natural areas, 25 feet from your home, 150 feet from other occupied buildings and 50 feet from any paved public roadway.<\/p>\n
\u25a0 Remove all decorations from the tree before you burn.<\/p>\n
\u25a0 Cut the tree into manageable sections, as necessary.<\/p>\n
\u25a0 Clear the burn area free of other flammable materials, such as leaf litter and pine straw.<\/p>\n
\u25a0 Keep a shovel and water hose handy in case the fire starts to escape containment.<\/p>\n
\u25a0 Never leave a fire unattended, and make sure it is out before leaving.<\/p>\n
\u25a0 Never burn a Christmas tree in a fireplace or woodstove.<\/p>\n
The Florida Forest Service, a division of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, manages more than 1 million acres of state forests and provides forest management assistance on more than 17 million acres of private and community forests.<\/p>\n
The Florida Forest Service is also responsible for protecting homes, forestland and natural resources from the devastating effects of wildfire on more than 26 million acres. Learn more at\u00a0FloridaForestService.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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