Defensible Space: Science-Backed Landscape Design for Wildfire Safety

Professional forestry, fire-resistant landscaping, and Zone 0 noncombustible strips—designed and installed by Boulder County WUI code experts.

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— Jean H.

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Why Defensible Space Matters

Defensible space is the foundation of wildfire mitigation. It's not just about clearing vegetation—it's about creating strategic zones that slow fire spread, reduce ember generation, and give firefighters a defensible position. Effective defensible space combines vegetation management, fire-resistant landscaping, and noncombustible zones in a layered approach backed by decades of research.


Our Solution: Boulder Fire Ready designs and installs complete defensible space systems following NFPA Firewise standards and Boulder County WUI requirements. Our services include forestry, fire-resistant landscaping, and Zone 0 noncombustible strips.

Forestry & Vegetation Management

Effective vegetation management builds defensible space zones and reduces ignition risks. We remove flammable vegetation and woody debris, thin canopies, mow native grasses, and build defensible space around your home.

  • Juniper Removal: Complete removal.
  • Mowing: Weed whipping native grasses.
  • Ladder Fuel Reduction: Removing low-hanging branches.
  • Tree Thinning: Creating proper spacing between trees.
Fuel Reduction
Defensible Space
Forestry, tree removal, ladder fuel management, mowing native grasses

Fire-Resistant Landscaping

Fire-ready landscaping doesn’t mean stripping your yard—it means designing defensible space: a noncombustible first 5 feet at the house, then well-spaced, low-profile, well-maintained plants and hardscape that disrupt flame paths and reduce ember ignition. We design beautiful landscapes that slow fire spread and cut ember exposure.

  • Plant Selection: Native, low-resin species.
  • Strategic Placement: Spacing to break fuel continuity.
  • Hardscape Integration: Patios & paths & hardscaping as fuel breaks.
Firewise Design
Water Efficient
Fire-resistant landscaping

Zone 0 - 5' Strip

Zone 0 is the critical 0–5 foot area immediately surrounding your home. We design and install noncombustible zones that eliminate ignition pathways while maintaining curb appeal.

  • Noncombustible Ground Cover: Rock, gravel, pavers.
  • Vegetation Removal: Clearing the 0-5ft ignition zone.
  • Siding Clearance: 6" noncombustible clearance.
Reduce Risk
Protect Your Home
Gravel Zone 0 strip

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