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Defensible Space and related topics

I didn't see any threads about defensible space (such as preparing for wildfire), and I wouldn't mind seeing some conversations about this and related topics. :arrow: It is probably prudent to learn about fire, and what steps we can do beforehand, which includes defensible space categorized into zones. We can learn and prepare with awareness of fire, rather than in fear of fire.

Here are some quick websites I looked at:
https://smokeybear.com/en/about-wildlan ... ts-of-fire Elements of a fire, as a fire triangle.
https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data ... 7_fs_4.pdf
Defensible Space: the paragraph titled Considerations mentions talking to a local or state fire agency or a fire management specialist.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vL_syp1ZScM Youtube video, includes house in ember shower demostration
https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/ultimate- ... ing-guide/
https://www.fs.fed.us/psw/partnerships/ ... mphlet.pdf

I may have gotten started briefly looking into related topics; and some options of what can be done within some the defensible space zones, such as mosaic landscaping, orchards, and silvopasture. :)
https://www.theprepperjournal.com/2017/ ... er-coming/ Permaculture, quick example of permaculture zones and frequency of activities or areas
https://www.usda.gov/topics/forestry/agroforestry
https://www.permaculturenews.org/2020/0 ... ire-break/

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Thanks for the resources! I will take a look. :)



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