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Wildfires Cause Lasting Damage – Be Ready Before They Start
In areas with more arid climates like Colorado, wildfires ignite quickly and spread unpredictably. As more homes are built in the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI), the risk to both people and property increases significantly. Land affected by fire damage requires massive time, cost, and effort to restore.
Dove Creek Forestry offers professional wildfire mitigation services in Colorado, reducing risk before danger strikes. While fire seasons may vary, being prepared is always the smartest strategy.
Defensible Space is the First Line of Defense
Creating defensible space around your home, structure, or forest is critical to wildfire preparedness. Our experienced team walks your land with you, evaluates the existing vegetation, and creates a customized fire mitigation strategy. From thinning brush to establishing fuel breaks, we tailor our plan to your property’s unique risks and meet any grant or insurance deadlines you may have.
Protect What Matters By Managing Your Home Ignition Zone
The home ignition zone is the area surrounding your home – typically up to 100 feet – where vegetation, structures, and materials can contribute to a wildfire’s intensity and spread. Managing this zone is one of the most effective ways to reduce vulnerability to wildfires.
Our team of experienced professionals help identify high-risk areas and implement targeted solutions, such as increasing tree spacing, removing ladder fuels, and clearing vegetation so your home is better protected against wildfires.
Understanding the Home Ignition Zones
The home ignition zone (HIZ) is a critical concept in fire mitigation. It includes three key areas:
Zone 1 (0-5 feet from the home):
The area closest to your home. Keep this zone clear of all flammable materials including vegetation, wood piles, and pine needles.
Zone 2 (5-30 feet from the home):
Maintain healthy trees and shrubs that are properly spaced, remove ladder fuels, and keep grasses mowed.
Zone 3 (30-100 feet from the home):
Reduce forest fuels and encourage forest health by thinning trees and reducing ladder fuels.
We Create Personalized Wildfire Mitigation Plans
Fire mitigation is more than just cutting trees – it’s about making your land safer and your forest healthier. We individually assess every project to create a plan that balances protection with ecological stewardship.
Our fire mitigation services include:
Fuel Breaks
Clearing or heavily thinning strips of land to slow the spread of wildfire and give first responders a line of defense.
Strategic Tree Spacing
Ensuring your trees have adequate space is critical to reducing fire spread and supporting healthy and resilient growth.
Forest Understory Clearing
Clearing dense brush, immature trees, and fallen trees to decrease the risk of severe wildfire behavior.
Ladder Fuel Removal
Eliminating vegetation and branches that connect ground fire to tree crowns.
Tree Removal
Clearing dead and unhealthy trees to reduce fuel and promote forest health.
How to Work with Us on Fire Mitigation
Schedule a Free Site Visit
Reach out by phone, email, or contact form to schedule an on-site walkthrough with our team.
Receive a Quote
We’ll provide a formal quote that includes a plan to get the work done.
We Get to Work and Get the Job Done
Our crew arrives with the right equipment and maintains clear communication throughout the project, keeping you informed of any updates or adjustments based on field decisions. Once the project is complete, your land will be left better than we found it – safer, healthier, and more usable.
Dove Creek Forest Fire Mitigation Contractors Work to See You Protected
Our Colorado-based team cares about our community and forests. We combine years of experience, professional equipment, and a personal commitment to every project. As a trusted fire mitigation contractor, we’re committed to doing the job right, on time, and with the attention your property deserves. Contact us today to take action towards safeguarding your property.
