Information on Vegetation Management Tactics
The Prize Fight
Article written by Cary Gloeckner of Firescape LLC. Understand the major
differences between discing and creating a real fire line. A must read for the
property owner trying to decide how to comply with vegetation management codes and
ordinances.
Defensible Space Guidelines
How to Protect Your Home in Wildfire
Mulchers Make Easy Work
Information on Plants, Brush and Trees
Fire Adapted Plant Species
Small brochure from the National Park Service about some plant species that have
adapted to fire and have come to depend on fire for survival.
Firescape Recommended Plant List
Defensible space planting list of acceptable plants. List was compiled from various
sources throughout the web. Each plant on the list uses its common name and we have
included a photo of the plant to make it easier to shop for what you want. Compiled
and formatted by Cary Gloeckner of Firescape LLC, 2007.
Firescape Highly Flammable Trees and Shrubs To Avoid List
This is a list of trees and shrubs that Firescape has delineated as “don’t plant”
in your defensible space. This list identifies a select few trees and shrubs that
are so highly flammable that we recommend not having them. The list is also
accompanied by pictures of these trees and shrubs to make it easier for you to
figure out if any of yours fall in this list. Compiled and formatted by Cary
Gloeckner of Firescape LLC, 2007.
San Rafael Fire and MMWD Water Wise and Fire Resistant Plant List
Pyrophytic versus Fire Resistant Plants By Firesafe Marin and University of California Cooperative Extension
Information on Eucalyptus Trees and Bays
GGNRA Eucalyptus Flyer
General Information put out by the Golden Gate National Recreation Area about
Eucalyptus Trees.
Eucalyptus Trees: Fire Hazard or Butterfly Habitat
Mia Monroe, Muir Woods National Monument.
Tam Valley Eucalyptus Case Studies and Strategies
Interesting piece about the removal and treatment methods for Eucalyptus.
Eucalyptus Trees: Lessons of the Oakland Hills Fire
Agnes Farres of the Student Conservation Association.
Eucalyptus Trees: Lessons of the Southern Marin Fire
Article on the 2004 Mother’s Day Fire in Marin County, CA.
Angel Island and Point Reyes Eucalyptus Project Studies
A brief report on a completed Eucalyptus Removal Project on Angel Island, Marin
County, CA.
Fuel Loading of Eucalyptus, California Bays and Coast Live Oak
A GGNRA Report on dead fuels in the afore mentioned forest floors. Interesting
research.
Point Reyes National Seashore 2006 Projects Update
National Park Service Flyer highlighting recent projects in Marin County.
Information on Understanding Prescribed Fire
Small Control Burns Prevent Big Fires
A good discussion about using prescribed fire to control the forest floors vs.
allowing large scale destructive fires to run their course.
Prescribed Fire Planning
Information helpful in understanding how firefighters plan for prescribed fire
operations.
Using Natures Prescriptive Fire
Article discusses managing natural fire occurrences in National Parks and
Forestlands.
Yosemite National Park Fire and Fuels Information
Very good article by the National Park Service that goes into detail the various
fuel reduction and prescribed fire projects in a few of our well known Park.
Using Fire to Bring Back the Giant Sequoias
Exceptional article by the National Park Service about how we are bringing back
the Giant Sequoias by re-introducing fire. A lesson on how prescriptive fire is
saving a species of trees from certain extinction.
Fire Recycles
This article discusses the different “Fire Regimes” and how they work to manage
the vegetation in those areas.
What is a prescription window for prescribed fires?
A great article discussing in detail the process for prescribed fires and why
firefighters have such a narrow window in order to execute the plan.
Understanding Wildland Fires and Smoke Issues
What is Fire? By Johnstone Quinan
Very good illustration of how fire moves through a landscape.
Recent Fire History in Pacific West Parks
Article discusses recent fire history in the Western United States Parks.
Santa Monica Mountains: Wildland Fire
This was a small brochure by the National Park Service. It has some excellent
information on vegetation types and the fire environment down in Southern
California. A very good read.
Smoke and Ecosystem Management
By the National Park Service, this article discusses how they are improving their
efforts at reducing the impact of smoke while continuing to manage wildfires and
prescriptive burning.
Wildland Fire in the United States by NWCG
An excellent brochure by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group about wildland
fires in the U.S.
Fire Codes and Ordinances
Field Zoning Guide "4290"
NEW! Public Resources Code 4291
NEW! California's Wildland-Urban Interface Building Codes
Building Materials Listing Program
NFPA1144
State of California Real Estate Hazards Disclosure
California Government Code 51175-51189
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