When it comes to protecting your community and home from wildfires, prevention is key. One overlooked aspect of fire prevention is tree removal. Here’s how tree removal plays a role in fire prevention:
- Remove Dead Trees: Dead trees are extremely flammable because of how dry their leaves and branches are. They also act as a conduit for fire to leap from one area to another. Removing dead trees helps to reduce this risk by a lot.
- Maintain Proper Tree Spacing: Spacing between trees is just as important as removing dead trees. Overcrowded trees not only are a potential fire hazard, but also compete for water and nutrients making the trees weaker and more susceptible to diseases. There should be at least 10 feet of space between each tree.
- Creating Defensible Space: Creating a defensible space is when you create a buffer space around your home where there is no vegetation or flammable materials nearby. Defensible space also makes it easier for firefighters to work safely while protecting your home from a fire.