Wildfire Preparedness for Safer, More Secure Communities
This is a list of Evergreen Thumb episodes related to Wildfire Preparedness. Extension Master Gardeners impart fire-resistant landscaping principles that play a crucial role in fostering resilient communities and diminishing the risk of loss caused by wildfires.
Wildland fires annually wreak havoc on homes and properties in the wildland-urban interface. Research indicates that up to 80 percent of homes lost to wildland fires could have been preserved if the vegetation around the homes was cleared, and defensible space was established around structures. Implementing proper planning and landscape practices is instrumental in minimizing the risk of wildland fires damaging or destroying property. Extension Master Gardeners play a vital role in addressing fire-resistant landscaping inquiries, showcasing related practices and principles, and educating communities about the risks of wildfire-induced losses.
For additional information on how WSU Extension Master Gardeners are supporting fire-resistant landscaping visit the WSU Extension Master Gardener program website.
In part seven of our Program Priority Series we go over the topic of wildfire preparedness. Forester of 37 years and Master Gardener Al Murphy joins host Erin Hoover with tips to make your yard safer in case of wildfires.
Agronomist and WSU Extension faculty member of 47 years Jim Kropf joins host Erin Hoover to discuss strategies for selecting fire-resistant plants for your landscape, no matter where you live in Washington.
Mike Karvia, a retired Assistant Fire Chief of 30 years at The Pacific County Fire District No. 1 and Master Gardener of 10 years joins us to discuss how to create defensible space to help homeowners be more resilient against the threat of fire.