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.

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• “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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