This Oregon State University Extension Service diagram illustrates the “recommended� and “not-recommended� principles of firewise landscaping for Flagstaff area homes.
This Oregon State University Extension Service diagram illustrates the “recommended� and “not-recommended� principles of firewise landscaping for Flagstaff area homes.
After receiving less than 10 inches of snow for the entire winter period of December through February, it was such a blessing to have larger snow storms the first few weeks of March. Unfortunately, though, this year’s snow totals are nowhere near the over one hundred inches we usually receive in an average winter. Although we may receive some additional moisture in April and May, this dry winter is setting us up for a potentially extreme fire season ahead.
In order to reduce the likelihood of property loss due to wildfire, we need to address potential hazards of the vegetation around our homes. While the principles of firewise landscaping can be expensive and laborious in application, they can make a huge impact in minimizing the risk of wildfire damage to your property. The primary goal is to create defensible space by dividing your land into a series of zones, determined by distance from your home, in which you reduce flammable materials. Below, I review some of the key practices related to firewise gardening, however, for a complete description of the zonal concept and other topics related to wildfire preparation, please see the Flagstaff Fire Department’s “Ready, Set, Go, Action Guide� accessible on their website ().
Nate O’Meara is the Executive Director of the Arboretum at Flagstaff (www.thearb.org) and has worked as an ethnobotanist and horticulturist. This article was adapted from his blog .
Gardening questions can be sent to [email protected] or submitted to the Master Gardener Hotline: 928-773-6115.
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