Difference between revisions of "Ocean Friendly Gardens Activist Toolkit/Appendix F: OFG Fire Hazard Zone Resources"

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**LA County Fire Department [https://www.fire.lacounty.gov/forestry-division/forestry-fuel-modification/ Fuel Modification Resources]
 
**LA County Fire Department [https://www.fire.lacounty.gov/forestry-division/forestry-fuel-modification/ Fuel Modification Resources]
 
**California Native Plant Society's [https://www.cnps.org/give/priority-initiatives/fire-recovery Fire Recovery Guide]
 
**California Native Plant Society's [https://www.cnps.org/give/priority-initiatives/fire-recovery Fire Recovery Guide]
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**Marin Municipal Water District and Green Gardens Group's [https://greengardensgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/G3_MMWD-Book5_FINAL_sm.pdf Watershed Approach to Landscaping]. pp. 22-23
 
*'''Property Maintenance in Fire Hazard Zones'''
 
*'''Property Maintenance in Fire Hazard Zones'''
 
**CalFire's [http://www.readyforwildfire.org/Defensible-Space/ Maintain Defensible Space]
 
**CalFire's [http://www.readyforwildfire.org/Defensible-Space/ Maintain Defensible Space]

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OFG Fire Hazard Zone Resources & Fire Resistant Landscaping

Careful landscaping can be used to minimize the ignition and spread of fires near homes and structures. Landscaping that employs the principles of Ocean Friendly Gardens can also help with soil stabilization and water quality protection before and after fires. Please stay tuned for an updated Ocean Friendly Gardens criteria check list that includes fire resistant landscaping techniques. See below for some key resources in the meantime.