Fire Mitigation In Zone 4
For fire mitigation in zone 1,2,3 or 4 on your property in Roxborough park, request estimate from Colorado Mastication at (719)400-9104.
If your property covers more than five acres of land, you’ll need to create Zone 4 to protect against wildfires. Don’t worry if you don’t have this space. That land will be the responsibility of any neighbors you have, or it could
be the responsibility of the forest service.
Zone 4 is the lowest priority of zones out of everything we’ve covered so far. That doesn’t mean you should abandon it, but the first three zones from your home are the most important ones to focus on.
Getting Rid of Diseased and Damaged Trees
The most important thing here is to cut any trees that create fuel for fires. This means getting rid of trees that have become diseased over time. They may also be damaged beyond repair due to bug infestations. You’ll want to create firebreaks in the area to make it harder for fires to spread across the land.
If you really want to get aggressive, you can help protect the rest of the forest from bug infestations. The minute you see a pine tree turn red, look at the reason why. Usually, it’s due to a bug infestation, and if you catch it early, you can prevent the bugs from traveling to other trees in the forest. Not only do you prevent fires, but you also preserve the forest for the wildlife.
This Is the Community Ignition Zone
Zone 4 is also known as the Community Ignition Zone. This will include land that is both private and public, meaning that everyone needs to work together to protect it and prevent fires. Doing the work here is for the common good.
You’ll need to work with others in the area to create a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). This could even help the area financially as the plan can open all sorts of federal, state, and community grants and resources. As mentioned, it’s all for the common good.
It’s worth talking to your local community about your options. Discuss with government officials to find out what you can do as a whole to slow down the threat of fire.
If Zone 4 isn’t on your property, don’t just sit back. This is a good time to bring it up to the community and discuss options, especially if the land is all public and the forest service needs to do something.
For questions about our fire mitigation services in Roxborough Park including brush clearing and scrub oak removal, contact us today.