Defensible Space
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Use this interactive site to learn about how to create defensible space around your home. Fire safety in the wildland-urban interface (WUI) starts at the home, with the use of fire-resistant building materials and architectural features, good maintenance practices to avoid ember ignitions that could start fires in and around the house, and a good fire response plan for your family.
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View this video series from the SMM Resource Conservation District on how to properly create defensible space around your home.
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This guide provides a brief overview of the main principles of fire smart landscaping, along with photographs of attractive solutions. Each section concludes with Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that offer additional information and can facilitate discussions between landscapers and their clients.
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Theodore Payne Foundation (TPF) is a nonprofit organization that inspires and educates Southern Californians about the beauty and ecological benefits of California native plants. Their resources include plant guides, wildfire resiliency education, fire history, and more.
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A tree selection guide to help learn about your trees or choose the best species based on origin, soil type, conditions, etc.