Landscaping can protect from Wildfire

Prepare your home for the fall

A well-maintained landscape can do wonders to protect you and your home during a wildfire—and a poorly-maintained landscape can be a hidden danger. The bad news is that maintaining your property is a year-round task—but the good news is that you’re probably already investing the time and money to do this work, and there are great resources to help you understand how to target your time and money more productively, without spending more of either.

CLICK HERE to read a great resource from DefensibleSpace.org which has very simple suggestions tailored to each of the four seasons, and the “fall” tab has specific recommendations about what to prune now, and how to best prepare for the winter and upcoming spring. If you’re looking for more information, this page includes a detailed bibliography, and most of these titles are available at the local library.

CLICK HERE to view a very succinct three-minute video on how you can prepare your home this fall against wildfire.

And CLICK HERE if you’re looking for additional videos that provide a broader understanding of wildfire preparation and mitigation. This is almost certain to address most, if not all, of your questions.

Please contact us to find out how you and your community can take advantage of the Agoura Hills Fire Safe Council and our Firewise community programs.

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