Protect Your Space
Learn how to create a fire-resistant yard and landscaping to help protect your home and property.
Selling Your Property? Read this first!
AB38 Defensible Space Inspection
According to California Civil Code, as of July 1, 2021 when you sell property that is located in a high or very high fire hazard severity zone, you’ll need documentation of a compliant Defensible Space Inspection. Read more here.
Visit CAL FIRE's Defensible Space web page
Defensible space -- the buffer you create between a building on your property and the grass, trees, shrubs, or any wildland area that surrounds it -- is essential for improving your home’s chance of surviving a wildfire.
Wildfire Is Coming. Are You READY?
What is the ideal spacing between bushes, trees, and your home? CAL FIRE's "READY" covers defensible space and home hardening.
Reducing Wildfire Risks in the Home Ignition Zone
Here are some projects and tasks that can increase a home’s potential survivability in a wildfire. Includes a house and immediate zone checklist.
Forest Management for Small-Parcel Landowners
This handbook contains straight-forward, thorough information to help small-parcel landowners (10-100 acres) develop a sound forest management strategy.