Look at the structure first
Review roofs, gutters, vents, decks, and attached features with an appropriately qualified professional. Clearing land alone cannot address every way a home might ignite.
Defensible space
Start close to home.
Defensible space is a maintained area around a structure that reduces pathways for fire to reach it. It works alongside home hardening and emergency preparation.
Work outward
Use the common immediate, intermediate, and extended home ignition zones as a planning framework. Confirm the appropriate distances and treatments with your local fire authority.
Keep the plan realistic
Property lines, slopes, vegetation, access, and local requirements all matter. A site visit is the right place to turn general guidance into specific work.
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