Creating and maintaining a buffer around your home (or defensible space) can reduce the threat and spread of wildfire. Defensible space in your yard extends 30 to 100 feet from your home and includes landscaping such as grass, trees, shrubs or any wildland area that surrounds it. Defensible space can slow down or stop the spread of a wildfire because it distances your home from the embers and radiant heat of active wildfires.
Your yard can be divided into four zones, each needing different forms of preparation.
Zone 1 — Defensible Space Zone
Extends 30 feet from home, buildings, structures, decks, etc.
Zone 2 — Fuel Reduction Zone
Extends 30–60 feet from home, buildings, structures, decks, etc.
Zone 3 — Transition Zone
Extends 60–100 feet from home, buildings, structures, decks, etc.
Zone 4 — Perimeter Zone
Extends 100 feet from home, buildings, structures, decks, etc., and beyond
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