Please call for a free estimate on fire mitigation in Parker (719)400-9104 or email us at office@coloradomastication.com. While some wildfires are necessary for good forestry, there are risks that they become out of control and dangerous. They cause damage to larger areas of the forest than necessary, put wildlife at risk, and put human lives on the line. It’s important to take steps to prevent wildfires from happening. You can help manage the risks, even if you don’t think you will contribute to the risk of fires in the first place. Past Attempts to Help Wildfire Prevention The prevention of wildfires has been on the minds of people for decades. In fact, President Franklin D. Roosevelt put together a campaign
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Scrub oak can be a troublesome shrub, so pruning it in areas such as Parker is very important for a lot of reasons. Scrub oak loves dry landscapes and can be found in at-risk areas of wildfire, so either removing them completely or pruning them back becomes a very essential thing to do. How to Identify a Scrub Oak? The leaves of a gambel oak are reasonably long (up to 6inches) with up to 9 lobes on each that are hairy underneath. The scrub oak also has acorns attached which are about an inch long and sit in bowl-shaped cups. The acorns can be eaten by deer and various other animals such as rodents. Benefits Of Scrub Oak Pruning Pruning