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Living with Wildfire

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In Living with Wildfire (first published as The Wildfire Survival Guide), gardening expert Maureen Gilmer shares proven ways to save your home, property, and life with wildfire-resistant landscaping and fire-prevention techniques. Discover how to create bands of protection by choosing fire-resistant plants, manage native vegetation, prevent erosion and mudslides, and learn about:
  • Wildfire dynamics and safeguarding your home against them
  • Water storage and delivery in any emergency
  • Creating a defensible space for you and firefighters

  • Included is updated information on insuring your property, selecting your home site, packing an emergency kit, and getting public and private assistance. With easy-to-follow diagrams, instructional photographs, and landscaping plans, you'll have all the resources necessary to get through fire season and keep your home standing.

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    Publisher: Lyons Press

    Kindle Book

    • Release date: December 24, 2019

    OverDrive Read

    • ISBN: 9781493038374
    • Release date: December 24, 2019

    EPUB ebook

    • ISBN: 9781493038374
    • File size: 8335 KB
    • Release date: December 24, 2019

    Formats

    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook

    Languages

    English

    In Living with Wildfire (first published as The Wildfire Survival Guide), gardening expert Maureen Gilmer shares proven ways to save your home, property, and life with wildfire-resistant landscaping and fire-prevention techniques. Discover how to create bands of protection by choosing fire-resistant plants, manage native vegetation, prevent erosion and mudslides, and learn about:
  • Wildfire dynamics and safeguarding your home against them
  • Water storage and delivery in any emergency
  • Creating a defensible space for you and firefighters

  • Included is updated information on insuring your property, selecting your home site, packing an emergency kit, and getting public and private assistance. With easy-to-follow diagrams, instructional photographs, and landscaping plans, you'll have all the resources necessary to get through fire season and keep your home standing.

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