by catherine | Oct 4, 2024 | Reduce Risk, Resources
Header Photo Credit: Ian Nelson Sonoma Ecology Center, Pepperwood, and Occidental Arts and Ecology Center recently launched a new, free in-depth online resource for Sonoma County land stewards. Tending the Land is a A website guide for anyone who plays a role in...
by Roger | Mar 28, 2024 | Reduce Risk
Published by National Wildfire Coordinating Group, this publication establishes the standards for understanding and implementation of concepts, issues, and best practices to increase community fire adaptation. This publication is designed to: • Support common...
by Roger | Mar 22, 2024 | Reduce Risk
Image by Jameson Wolf Before you begin burning piles of debris, please make sure you have a current 2023-2024 burn permit, and that you call before you burn! And remember, Occidental, Camp Meeker, Monte Rio, and Forestville residents have free chipping service. Apply...
by Roger | Feb 18, 2024 | Reduce Risk
Are there fire safe plants? Yes and no. Remember, any plant can burn under the right conditions. One way to help reduce your wildfire risk is to use fire-resistant landscaping around your home. Look for plants with these characteristics: Able to...
