Firewise Principles to Protect Your Garden

Join Ben Peterson, Spokane Conservation District forester and arborist, in this timely talk on firewise practices in the garden!

In recent years, wildfires have become increasingly more frequent and devastating to our communities and natural resources. Applying Firewise techniques and principles in our neighborhoods and around our homes can help mitigate devastating home and structure loss.

This presentation will help homeowners living in the wildland-urban interface apply and implement Firewise principles to their home and property, emphasizing the Home Ignition Zone (HIZ). The Home Ignition Zone or HIZ is a critical area around a home that if constructed and maintained correctly using Firewise principles will substantially reduce the potential of home ignition during and after a wildfire has passed through. Because it is common to aesthetically garden and landscape within a home’s HIZ we will focus on proper plant material, size, spacing, and location. We will also cover the use of noncombustible landscaping materials in this zone. With proper fire preparedness, you can lessen your chances that your family will fall victim to the life-altering effects of a wildfire.

Click here for Home Ignition Zone Program Practices and Principals

This is an Inland Empire Gardeners presentation, open to all community members.

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