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Fire Informed Land Use Planning

The guide we've been developing is here! Download your free copy of Building to Coexist with Fire: Risk Reduction Measures for New DevelopmentWildfires in California continue to destroy communities, and it is becoming ever clearer that fuel management alone is not enough to make communities safe.
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Invasive Plants and Wildland Health

Invasive castor bean and mustard growing in Griffith Park after a fire. Invasive plants and wildland health Most plants dont escape our yards and gardens, but the handful that do can cause serious problems. Animals, wind, and water move plants and seeds far from where they were planted.
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Fire resistant buildings

Our expert in fire resistant construction, Dr. Steven Quarles, continues his research with the IIBHS. Visit them for fact sheets and guidelines at https://disastersafety.
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Fall

Fall is a good time in Southern California to begin new plantings. The weather is beginning to cool down, yet temperatures are still warm enough to encourage germination. Ensure that your landscape is still fire-safe.
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Winter

WINTER in Southern California is defined by the arrival of winter storms bringing rain at lower elevations, and often snow over 5000 ft. Winter is a good time to care for your soil - in burned areas, erosion can be a problem.
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Spring

Early spring is a good time to give your irrigation system a check-up. Water plants deeply and only as needed. This encourages deep roots and drought tolerance, and discourages weeds, overgrowth, and snails.
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Summer

In early summer, give your leaf blower a vacation; use a rake instead. Leaf blowers blow away mulch and topsoil, and they contribute to air and noise pollution. They are also a fire hazard due to engine heat and sparks.
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