Defensible
Space Solutions is committed to providing the public with resources
concerning defensible space in an effort to reduce wildfire threats
to homes, habitats and communities. We have gathered several resource
links and downloadable material to assist you in preparing your
defensible space solution.
Resource Links
Downloadable
files
Defensible
space links:
University
of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Living With Fire program:
the original, and most comprehensive and information about reducing
the threat of wildfire. Numerous publications
and resources, streaming videos and a calendar of events.
http://www.livingwithfire.info
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency; tree removal, defensible
space rebate information and fire agencies at Lake Tahoe
http://www.trpa.org
Nevada Fire Safe Council helps communities and homeowners
plan and implement defensible space projects through local Chapters;
Tahoe area rebate program; Grants; Events and numerous resources.
http://www.nvfsc.org
Nevada
Division of Forestry: The Fire Program offers information on fire
activity, fire restrictions and defensible space; plus, wood cutting,
nurseries and fire resources.
http://forestry.nv.gov
Nevada Community Wildfire Risk/Hazard Assessment: Reports
for all areas in Nevada which are listed on the Federal Registry
as at risk from wildfire within vicinity of Federal lands.
http://www.rci-nv.com/reports.asp
North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District, Incline Village,
NV: a nationally recognized community fuels management program.
http://www.nltfpd.net/defensiblespace.aspx
Carson City Fire Code (Title 14.o4) regarding defensible
space for structures in the wildland urban interface.
http://municipalcodes.lexisnexis.com/codes/carsoncity/
City
of Reno Fire Department: the Reno City Council adopted an ordinance
that allows permits for property owners to create defensible space
on public property; listing of local fire departments
www.reno.gov/index.aspx?page=279
Sierra Fire Protection District: serves Verdi, Galena,
W. Washoe Valley, Anderson Acres and W. side Cold Springs Valley.
They offer defensible space evaluations, fire protection, emergency
services and a chipping program.
www.washoeco.us/sierrafire
CALIFORNIA
California Fire Safe Council: formed in 1993, information
for homeowners, local Chapters, Grants, and numerous links to
websites including many insurance company links.
www.firesafecouncil.org
California Public Resources Code 4291:
California Defensible Space Law.
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/
California
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection: Agency Gguidelines
for Ddefensible sSpace, information on fire activity and fire
resources. with photos and examples of various vegetation types.
http://www.fire.ca.gov
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency: tree removal,
defensible space rebate information and fire agencies at Lake
Tahoe
http://www.trpa.org
Town of Truckee Fire Department: offers
defensible space evaluations, a free chipping program and fire
protection.
www.truckeefire.org/residents/defensible_space
Downloadable
files
(All downloads
are in .pdf format. If you do not have the adobe acrobat reader,
you can download it here Adobe.com)
Living With Fire: Wildfire threat reduction checklist
for homeowners
http://livingwithfire.info/pdf/WEB-DS_Checklist.pdf
Living
With Fire: Evacuation guidelines, English and Spanish
http://livingwithfire.info/pdf/WEB-Evacuation_Guideline.pdf
http://livingwithfire.info/pdf/WEB-Evacuation%20Guideline-Espanol.pdf
Living
With Fire: Forest thinning and defensible space *
http://livingwithfire.info/pdf/WEB-Forest_Thinning_and_Defensible_Space.pdf
*This publication ends with a note that cutting trees greater
than 6” in diameter in the Tahoe Basin requires a TRPA permit.
Permits are now issued by your local area fire department.
A Guide for the homeowner, Great Basin version
http://www.unce.unr.edu/publications/files/nr/2006/sp0612.pdf
A Guide for the homeowner, Eastern Sierra Front version
http://www.unce.unr.edu/publications/files/nr/2005/SP0507.pdf
Choosing
the right plants for Northern Nevada’s high fire hazard
areas
http://www.unce.unr.edu/publications/files/nr/2007/eb0701.pdf
