Fire in the Wildland-Urban Interface: Selecting Firewise Shrubs to Reduce Wildfire Risk
Properties in the wildland-urban interface frequently use shrubs in landscaping. Although shrubs are attractive, some types can be risky to plant near structures in fire-prone areas. Property owners in such areas should consult existing guides for shrubs that do not burn easily and should routinely...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries
2023-08-01
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| Series: | EDIS |
| Online Access: | https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/131625 |
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| Summary: | Properties in the wildland-urban interface frequently use shrubs in landscaping. Although shrubs are attractive, some types can be risky to plant near structures in fire-prone areas. Property owners in such areas should consult existing guides for shrubs that do not burn easily and should routinely maintain shrubs and other vegetation within the defensible space around houses and other structures.
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| ISSN: | 2576-0009 |