Defensible Space Resources


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Galena Forest Community Firewise USA Certificate of Recognition
Firewise USA Time/Expense/Investment Examples 2-page pamphlet outlining examples of qualifying defensible space and fuel reduction work
Firewise USA Volunteer Hourly Worksheet 1-page form to document property owner's time and expenses invested in completing qualifying fuel reduction activities
UNR Extension The Next Step in Wildfire Preparation 20-page pamphlet on defensible space and evacuation
UNR Extension Be Ember Aware 6-page pamphlet on ember behavior
UNR Extension Wildfire Home Retrofit Guide 20-page pamphlet
Firewise USA Wildfire Risk Reduction, 10-Safety Tips One page brochure
Firewise USA Home Ignition Zone 3-page brochure
Colorado State Forest Service defensible space discussion
Firewise USA 7-Ways to Protect Your Home One page brochure
Firewise USA Home Ignition Zone Checklist 1-page brochure
UNR Extension Firescaping Design discussion 2-page brochure
UNR Extension Choosing the Right Plants for Northern Nevada's High Fire Hazard Areas 61-page highly detailed pamphlet
UNR Extension list of defensible space trained landscape contractors. (Disclaimer: Certified completion of that training course is the sole purpose of sharing that list. No other recommendations are implied by a contractor's presence on it.)