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Property Mitigation and Fire Prevention

Illustration of "Defensible Space Guidelines" for wildfire prevention around a home.

"The Lucky 7 Steps"

  1. Reduce density to a 30-40 ft. perimeter.
  2. Thin trees and brush cover.
  3. Dispose of slash from trimming and thinning.
  4. Clear those gutters of pine needles and leaves.
  5. Stack firewood away from your deck and combustibles.
  6. Trim tree branches 8-10 ft. from ground/ladder fuels.
  7. Maintain 10-12 ft from tree crown to tree crown.