Difference between revisions of "Ocean Friendly Gardens Activist Toolkit/Appendix F: OFG Fire Hazard Zone Resources"

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**Washington State Department of Natural Resource's [https://www.dnr.wa.gov/firewise FireWise website] & [https://www.dnr.wa.gov/publications/rp_fire_defend_home_from_wildfire.pdf?xvj81 Defend Your Home Factsheet]
 
**Washington State Department of Natural Resource's [https://www.dnr.wa.gov/firewise FireWise website] & [https://www.dnr.wa.gov/publications/rp_fire_defend_home_from_wildfire.pdf?xvj81 Defend Your Home Factsheet]
 
**National Fire Protection Association's [https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/By-topic/Wildfire/Firewise-USA Firewise USA Program]
 
**National Fire Protection Association's [https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/By-topic/Wildfire/Firewise-USA Firewise USA Program]
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**US Forest Service's [https://www.fs.fed.us/managing-land/fire/fac Fire Adapted Communities]
 
*'''Current OFG Criteria'''
 
*'''Current OFG Criteria'''
 
**[http://www.beachapedia.org/images/d/d1/OFG_Criteria.pdf Summary sheet]
 
**[http://www.beachapedia.org/images/d/d1/OFG_Criteria.pdf Summary sheet]
 
**[http://www.beachapedia.org/images/1/15/OFG_Criteria_Best_Practices.checkboxes.with_intro.pdf Full detailed check list]
 
**[http://www.beachapedia.org/images/1/15/OFG_Criteria_Best_Practices.checkboxes.with_intro.pdf Full detailed check list]
 
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OFG Fire Hazard Zone Resources & Fire Resistant Landscaping

Careful landscaping can be used to minimize the ignition and spread of fires near homes and structures. Landscaping that employs the principles of Ocean Friendly Gardens can also help with soil stabilization and water quality protection before and after fires. Please stay tuned for an updated Ocean Friendly Gardens criteria check list that includes fire resistant landscaping techniques. See below for some key resources in the meantime.