Charles H. Bronson, Commissioner - James R. Karels, Director

Forestry Smoke Screening Tool

Welcome to the Florida Division of Forestry's Internet Smoke Screening Tool (SST). The Division is the first in the nation to offer an internet-based Smoke Screening Tool that uses the latest computer technology and forecasted weather data to view the potential impacts from a smoke plume. Anyone can use the tool, but it is primarily designed to allow individuals who are planning on conducting acreage or pile burning to view a predicted smoke plume for the planned burn.

As long as all burn parameters are the same, you will see the same plume with the Smoke Screening Tool that the Division of Forestry Duty Officer sees in the district office when they issue or deny an official authorization. To obtain a burn authorization, you will need to call the Division of Forestry District Office in your area. Remember, the Smoke Screening Tool does not authorize a burn.

Note: Certified Burners may use the Internet Smoke Screening Tool for the required smoke screening plan in their written burn prescription. A screen print should be taken of the smoke plume and attached to the written burn prescription.

Quick Tips

  • Best viewed with MS Internet Explorer versions 6 and 7 or Mozilla Firefox. Currently not available with IE 8.
  • Requires java-script and pop-ups.
  • Avoid double-clicking, which may cause errors. Single-click instead.
  • Wait for the mapping tool to load completely before using.
  • Wait for the "Retrieving Map" or "Retrieving Data" messages to clear before continuing.
Disclaimer: The user assumes the entire risk related to their use of these data. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is providing these data "as is" and disclaims any and all warranties, whether expressed or implied, including (without limitation) any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event will the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services be liable to you or to any third party for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special or exemplary damages or lost profit resulting from any use or misuse of these data.
Use of this tool does not replace the issuance of an official Open Burning Authorization.
Division of Forestry
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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