Environmental Considerations for Homeowners When Creating a Fire-Smart Landscape
Fire mitigation strategies are not at odds with environmental best practices. In fact, a healthy, biodiverse and resilient landscape is what we need to defend against catastrophic wildfires and protect our future.ย
Guest speakers:
Mike Swezy of Marin Conservation League will explain theย new Ecologically Sound Practices for Defensible Space under consideration by the Marin Wildfire Protection Agency.
Wildfire Mitigation Specialist Yvette Blountย will tell us about the environmentalย concerns that are part of the Defensible Space Home Evaluations.
Nate Clarkย from Marin County Open Space District,ย Biodiversity and Fuels Projects Coordinatorย willย give tips for homeowners to assess their properties for nestingย animalsย and learn the best times and conditions for pruning and removing fire prone growth while preserving biodiversity.ย
Join onย Facebookย liveย stream or Zoom here:
ย https://firesafemarin.zoom.us/j/87382415962
Or by telephone:
1 669 900 9128ย ย
Webinar ID: 873 8241 5962