In recent years, we’ve seen an increase in forest fires across BC. Forest fires can be incredibly destructive and sometimes there is little you can do to protect your property. Many parts of an outdoor space could be a fire hazard, especially during dry months. However, there are some things that can be done to decrease the flammability of your outdoor space.

Common fire hazard found on residential properties in BC are blackberry bushes, vegetation overgrowth, debris, overgrown trees, shrubs, hedges, ornamental grasses, and more. Dense shrubs, trees, and plants are at a much higher risk of being destroyed by a fire due to the excess of branches and foliage. Here’s what you can do to minimize this risk.

• Keep trees and shrubs pruned
• Have overgrown trees thinned out
• Keep shrubs and hedges neatly trimmed
• Keep lawn and garden beds clear of debris
• Remove dense plants like blackberry bushes
• Keep lawn watered (check your local watering restrictions)

We can help get your outdoor space to a low fire hazard level. We can assess your landscape to determine what will be most effective to achieve this. We can help you with all the tasks listed above and more.