National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy. Click on the link to understand how we can “utilize prescribed fire and managed wildfire for landscape and ecosystem benefit in the right place, at the right time, under the right conditions.”
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Download the link below to learn more about biochar and how it can benefit you when you burn on your land!
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California Native Plant Society Releases Statewide Wildfire Recovery Guide
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How it works. When it works. What to know. Evacuation Goal: To minimize the loss of life by evacuating those individuals who are within the immediate hazard area as quickly as possible. Evacuations are based on pre-determined evacuation zones. KNOW YOUR ZONE! If you are not within the immediate hazard area and not directed
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What is Defensible Space? The area of at least 100 feet around our house and other structures in which you’ve modified the landscape to improve the odds for firefighters defending your home. Please note: 100 feet of defensible space is required by California law [PRC4291]. Your “defensible space” is the area that is a minimum
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Bark Beetle Information Weakened by lack of water due to four consecutive years of drought, over 29 million conifers and hardwood trees were unable to fight off attacks from bark beetles and died. Helpful Links Read the USDA publication on Bark Beetle in California Conifers Tree Mortality Prepare for the Bark Beetle Tree Mortality Task
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What is Broom? Broom is an evergreen shrub with clusters of yellow flowers that bloom in late spring. Broom plants were introduced in California around 1850 as ornamental plants in gardens. Later, when the California highway system developed, they were used to control erosion along road banks. Broom is an invasive plant. This means it
Help us Doom the Broom! Borrow a “Weed Wrench” to get the job done. Wildfire Ready Raccoon walks you through the process in the 1-minute video below: A weed wrench is an extremely helpful tool for removing established weeds, such as broom plants. Broom is a flammable, invasive plant that can spread rapidly,
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