| PREVENT |
Erosion with: Quick growing, fire retardant ground covers planted on contours, burlap mats, straw mulch, or chemicals. |
| CONTROL |
Regrowth of Chaparral-type brush. |
| PLANT |
Grass or succulent ground covers surrounding all structures. |
| PLANT |
Only fire-retardant ornamentals. |
| PLANT |
Screens of fire-retardant shrubs or trees where ground cover or grass ends. |
| ELIMINATE |
Or reduce Chaparral-type plants that serve as fuel. |
| LEAVE |
Space between remaining shrubs and trees so they will not carry fire easily. |
| KEEP |
Landscape clean. Remove litter under trees and shrubs and prune out dead growth. Remove dead and dried portions of ground covers and succulents. |
| INCREASE |
Effectiveness of fire-retardant plantings with a high pressure sprinkler system. |
| NATIVE BRUSH |
Should be cleaned within 30 feet of buildings and brush limited to 18 inches in height to within 70 feet of buildings. |
| ONLY |
A limited number of specimen shrubs and trees can be allowed within 30 feet of a building. |
Uncontrolled Chaparral Growth |
Homes Protected by Clearing |