Far South Coast RFS spokesperson Marty Webster said the start to the season meant property owners must now call RFS to obtain a permit for burning off in their property.

Mr Webster said the permits were not intended to stop people from burning, but to put controls in place.

Permits were granted on a case by case basis.

Mr Webster said there was significantly more soil moisture than last year.

However, a concern in spring weather was the potential for an odd warm day and high winds.

He said anyone who has been burning must check their piles are completely extinguished.

More information, go to https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/