Tennessee Division of Forestry wildfire risk reduction assistance

How it works

The Division of Forestry’s “Reduce Wildfire Risk” page explains practical steps Tennesseans can take to protect homes and property from wildfire. The page links to additional state wildfire resources, including the Tennessee Firewise USA Program overview and the Fire Adapted Communities program.

What the service covers

The page lists specific prevention actions and guidance, including:

• clearing dead branches and leaf piles around homes and driveways
• creating a defensible space buffer of cleared, open ground 30+ feet around buildings
• removing ladder fuels
• burning natural debris safely with a free burn permit
• thinning trees to reduce overcrowding
• conducting prescribed burns, after talking with a Division of Forestry forester
• clearing leaf litter from gutters and roofs
• learning more about Firewise home protection

Amounts and matching

No dollar amount is stated. The page is a guidance and referral page, not a cash payment program.

Timing and deadlines

The page does not state an application window or deadline.