Zone 2 extends beyond the home defense zone, extending from 30 feet to at least 100 feet from your home to your property line. Fuels need to be reduced in this zone. Dead grass, weeds, plants, and shrubs should be removed. Shaded fuel breaks that favor the growth of large native species by removing the understory, ladder fuels, and invasive species can favorably modify wildfire behavior while providing the foundation for a healthy and resilient forest.

• Dispose of heavy accumulations of ground litter/debris.

• Remove dead plant and tree material.

• Remove small conifers growing between mature trees.

• Remove vegetation adjacent to storage sheds or other outbuildings within this area.

• Trees 30 to 60 feet from the home should have at least 12 feet between canopy tops.*

• Trees 60 to 100 feet from the home should have at least 6 feet between the canopy tops.*

*The distances listed for crown spacing are suggested based on NFPA 1144. However, the crown spacing needed to reduce/prevent crown fire potential could be significantly greater due to slope, the species of trees involved and other site specific conditions. Check with your local forestry professional to get advice on what is appropriate for your property.