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| Fire Mitigation project on Spruce Mountain Open Space |
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| Fire Mitigation project for Roxborough Park HOA |
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Worried about the threat of wildfire? We have worked extensively with homeowners, HOA's, and builders through out Douglas County to reduce the threat of wildfires on their property. Whether it is thinning your stand of scrub-oak, removing trees close to your house, dead-limbing pines, or a combination of these and more, we can assist you with inspecting, evaluating, and performing this important service. We have worked closely with Douglas County inspectors for many years to ensure all work is performed to county codes. No mitigation project is too large or too small for our crew.
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| Mitigation project for Castle Pines Village HOA |
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| Mitigation project for Roxborough Park HOA |
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| Mitigation project for Castle Pines Village HOA |
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Understanding Wildfire Mitigation
Mitigating the threat of wildfires is, basically, removing flammable material which can be used as fuel by a fire. The how and why of accomplishing this, however, is slightly more technical. It is important to understand how a fire burns, and what type of fire poses a threat to your home.
A ground fire is the least dangerous to your home and property. This fire burns grasses and small shrubs, and though dangerous, can usually be controlled. A crown fire on the other hand, is a fire that has reached the tree canopy. These are the most deadly and most damaging type of wildfire. Crown fire flames during the Hayman Fire reached heights of 300 feet. There is no stopping a crown fire.
The way a ground fire becomes a crown fire is by using what is known as ladder fuels to reach the tree tops. Ladder fuels, such as scrub oak under the native pine trees, can quickly cause a fire to crown. A major part of fire mitigation is associated with identifying and removing ladder fuels.
Wildfires can spread very quickly from burning embers, or brands, being blown ahead of the main fire. For this reason cleaning of gutters, removing flammable objects such as firewood, and certain types of plant material such as juniper from near your home is important.
A properly mitigated property is also far more likely to be flagged as defensible by the local agencies in charge in the event of a big fire threatening large areas and many homes. Properly done around a residence or on open property, wildfire mitigation will be attractive to the eye and enable firefighters to defend your property and home. It is possible to have a fire safe, attractive, green landscape.
This is just a quick introduction to wildfire mitigation. Please give us a call if you have any questions. For more information on Wildfire Mitigation in Douglas County, please see the County website.
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| Burned Ponderosa Forest, Grand Canyon N.P. |
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| Burned Aspen Forest, Grand Canyon N.P. |
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