Defensible space is crucial for your home’s wildfire safety. It’s the buffer zone you create between your property and the surrounding wildland area. 

This space is key to slowing or stopping wildfire spread and protecting your home from embers, flames, or heat. It also gives firefighters a safer area to defend your property. 

 In each zone, the intensity of vegetation management increases as you get closer to your home. 

The goal is to start at your house and work outward, reaching up to 100 feet or your property line.

Zone 0: Zone 0 extends 0- 5 feet from your home, focusing on intense fuel reduction to protect against ember attacks. 

Zones 1 & 2: These zones cover up to 100 feet around your home. They’re required by law and involve varying levels of vegetation management. 

Plant Spacing Proper spacing between grass, shrubs, and trees is key in slowing wildfire spread. 

This spacing varies based on vegetation type, size, and land slope – larger plants on steeper slopes require more space than smaller vegetation on flat areas. 

Fire-smart landscaping Fire-resistant landscaping involves much more than basic yard maintenance. 

It combines plant selection and upkeep to help stop fire from reaching your home. With smart planning and regular care, you can create a beautiful, water-efficient, and fire-resistant landscape.