Professional Prescribed Burns (RX Fire)

Expert controlled burning services for landowners across Central Alabama. Reduce wildfire risk, improve forest health, and enhance wildlife habitat with professionally planned and executed prescribed fires.

What is Prescribed Burning?

Controlled Fire for Land Management

Prescribed burning (also called prescribed fire) is the carefully planned and controlled application of fire to wildland fuels under specified weather conditions. Unlike dangerous wildfires, prescribed burns are conducted by trained professionals with safety protocols in place.

Our experienced crew has years of hands-on practice executing safe, effective burns that achieve your specific land management goals while protecting property and the environment.

Prescribed fire is most effective when it is part of an ongoing land management cycle rather than a one-time event. Over time, we help landowners develop an appropriate burn interval for their property, maintain firebreaks between burns, and adjust the approach as your objectives — and your land — evolve.

Burn Operations Led by a Certified Burn Manager

Prescribed burn operations are led by an Alabama Certified Prescribed Burn Manager, with personnel and equipment matched to the size and complexity of the burn.

Detailed Safety Protocols

Every burn follows documented procedures covering weather conditions, fuels, communication, equipment readiness, contingency planning, and post-burn monitoring.

Permit Handling

We manage all burn permits and notifications for your peace of mind.

Custom Burn Plans

Every burn is planned to achieve your specific land management objectives.

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Safety First
Safety-focused operations on every burn
Why Burn?

Benefits of Prescribed Fire

Prescribed burning provides numerous benefits for your land, wildlife, and the environment.

Wildfire Prevention

Regular prescribed burns reduce hazardous fuel loads, creating a mosaic of burned and unburned areas that slow wildfire spread and protect your property.

Forest Health

Fire removes diseased vegetation, releases nutrients, and creates space for new growth. Treated forests show improved tree vigor and timber quality.

Wildlife Habitat

Many species—from quail to turkey to deer—thrive in fire-maintained ecosystems. Burns create the early successional habitat these animals need to survive.

Invasive Control

Many invasive plants thrive in fire-suppressed conditions. Prescribed burns help restore the ecological balance and tip the scales toward native species.

Native Species Revival

Alabama's native plants evolved with fire. Prescribed burning creates conditions for native wildflowers, grasses, and shrubs to flourish again.

Cost Effective

Prescribed burning is one of the most cost-effective land management tools available, especially compared to mechanical treatment costs.

How It Works

Our Burning Process

From initial consultation to final inspection, we handle every step with professionalism and care.

1

Free Consultation

Contact us to discuss your land, goals, and timeline. We'll answer your questions and provide a free initial assessment.

2

Property Assessment

We visit your property to evaluate terrain, fuel load, vegetation, structures, and determine optimal burn conditions.

3

Execute the Burn

When weather conditions are right, our crew executes the prescribed burn safely and efficiently according to the burn plan.

4

Follow-Up Care

We conduct a final inspection with you, discuss post-burn care, and help you plan for your next burn cycle.

Coverage Area

Service Area

Based in Greenville, Alabama, CALS provides prescribed burning services throughout Central and South Alabama. View our Central and South Alabama service area.

Greenville, Alabama

Our Home Base

Primary Service Area

Butler, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Lowndes, Monroe, Pike, and Wilcox counties.

Broader Coverage

Broader coverage is available throughout Central and South Alabama based on project location and scope.

Counties We Serve

Counties in our prescribed burning service area:

Primary Counties (8):

Butler

Greenville

Conecuh

Evergreen

Covington

Andalusia

Crenshaw

Luverne

Lowndes

Hayneville

Monroe

Monroeville

Pike

Troy

Wilcox

Camden

Broader coverage is available throughout Central and South Alabama based on project location and scope.

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Ready to Schedule Your Burn?

Contact us today for your free property assessment and quote. We'll help you develop a prescribed burn plan that meets your land management goals.

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