CREATING DEFENSIBLE SPACE: Part 2

NOTE: Recommendations in this section are made by local firefighters experienced in protecting homes from wildfire. They are not requirements, nor do they take precedence over local ordinances.

STEP TWO: IS THERE ANY DEAD VEGETATION WITHIN THE RECOMMENDED DEFENSIBLE SPACE AREA?

Dead vegetation can include dead trees and shrubs, dead branches lying on the ground or still attached to living plants, dried grass and flowers and weeds, dropped leaves and needles, and firewood stacks. In most instances, dead vegetation should be removed from the recommended defensible space area. A description of the types of dead vegetation you're likely to encounter and the recommended actions are listed below.

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