Tag: Ladder fuels
How you can improve Forest Health while Celebrating the Holidays
An example of a white fir acting like a ladder fuel. Photograph courtesy of University of Nevada Cooperative Extension. Christmas tree hunting to me is a family affair, complete with hiking, laughter, sticky tree sap and of course, a fresh Christmas tree! However Christmas tree hunting isn’t only about finding the best tree for […]
Read More ►Lessons from Replacing My Junipers
Japanese Boxwood in my yard. Photograph Courtesy of University of Nevada Cooperative Extension. Before I started my position with the Living With Fire Program, my husband and I removed our flammable junipers as they were too close for comfort being fifteen feet from the house. Next we were faced with the task of replacing the […]
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