Fire

Annual rangelands in the Sacramento Valley and Sierra Foothills are prone to fire. Download our After the Fire: Resources for Ranchers guide to get information about protecting your soil, restoring forage productivity, and preventing the establishment of weeds.

ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture - Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas, is a trusted source of sustainable agriculture information and maintains a knowledge base of practical multimedia resources for farmers, ranchers, and educators.

Our forest and natural resources program seeks to provide the best and latest research-based information for all who live, work, and play in the forests of Plumas, Sierra, and Lassen counties.

UC Central Sierra programming includes virtual and on-line training as well as in-person classes and workshops in Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, and Tuolumne Counties.

One of the risks of living in WUI areas is the increased likelihood of wildfire. Photo: Snappygoat.com Defensible space are areas intentionally planned and maintained to reduce fire danger and to allow firefighters ample room to address embers and spot fires before they grow.

Projects that each Sacramento County 4-H Community Club offers for the current program year

When it comes to creating defensible space, the significance of proper plant and landscape maintenance cannot be overemphasized. Poorly maintained landscapes can easily become fire hazards regardless of which plants are grown.

Through the California 4-H Shooting Sports Program, 4-H youth: Learn about the safe handling of firearms and archery equipment; Increase skills and knowledge; Develop self-confidence; Practice leadership as youth leaders.

HERITAGE ROSE AND NATIVE PLANT GARDEN Heritage roses & California natives make good neighbors Come see us any TUESDAY morning Or visit during Mother Lode Land Trust’s October Festival – October 18th – noon to 6:00

> Three zones of defensible space > Guidelines for plant spacing > Woodpiles, decks, tanks, & other fire hazards > Choosing plants for a fire-smart landscape > Fighting fire on a slope > Fire-smart home landscape design examples To create defensible space, think about your garden in three zones.