FireSmart Program Encourages Fire-Resistant Lawns and Home Protection

environment · Denman Island area

The FireSmart program advises residents to maintain lawns shorter than 10 cm to reduce wildfire risk and offers free evaluations to help protect homes from forest fires.

Sources

• “A mowed lawn is a fire-resistant lawn. Grasses shorter than 10 centimetres in height are less likely to burn intensely...For a free FireSmart evaluation call your local fire department or download the free FireSmart app.” — The Islands Grapevine – July 15th, 2021 (July 15th, 2021)

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