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Firewise plant materials
| Author: |
Dennis, F.C. |
| Date: |
1999 |
| Periodical: |
No. 6.305. Fort Collins, CO: Colorado State University, Cooperative Extension |
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http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/natres/06305.html
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| Abstract: |
Creating a \'\'defensible space\'\' around your home is one of the most important and effective steps you can take to protect you, your family and your home frorn catastrophic wildfire. Defensible space is the area between a structure and an oncoming wildfire where nearby vegetation has been modified to reduce a wildfire\'s intensity. (See fact sheet 6.302, Creating Wildfire-Defensible Zones.)Many people resist creating defensible space around their homes because they believe these areas will be unattractive and unnatural. This is far from true. With careful planning, FireWise landscaping can be aesthetically pleasing while reducing potential wildfire fuel. It can actually enhance beauty and property values, as well as personal safety. |
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