Forester and Arborist Ben Peterson who works for Spokane Conservation District will present “Firewise Gardening” on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 4pm at Shadle Park Library, 2111 W Wellesley Ave, Spokane, WA 99205. Wildfires have become increasingly more frequent and devastating to our communities and natural resources in recent years. Applying Firewise techniques and principles in our neighborhoods and around our homes can help mitigate devastating home and structure loss. This presentation will help homeowners living in the wildland urban interface apply and implement Firewise principles to the home and property with an emphasis on the Home Ignition Zone. The Home Ignition Zone or HIZ is a critical area around a home that if constructed and maintained correctly using Firewise principles will substantially reduce potential of home ignition during and after a wildfire has passed through. Because it is common to aesthetically garden and landscape within a home’s HIZ we will focus on proper plant material, size, spacing, and location. We will also cover the use of noncombustible landscaping materials in this zone. With proper fire preparedness you can lessen your chances that your family will fall victim to the life-altering effects of a wildfire.
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