Wildfire Mitigation Services

The Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) refers to areas where homes and other structures are surrounded by wildland vegetation. If you live in a rural area surrounded by native trees and shrubs, you are likely in the WUI and at risk of being affected by wildfire. Creating defensible space is crucial for protecting your property.

Defensible space is the area around your home where vegetation and other combustible materials are managed to reduce wildfire risk. This typically includes removing plants near structures, thinning trees to provide space between canopies, trimming out lower deadwood, and cleaning deadfall off the forest floor.

Yes! Many local communities offer education, grants, and payback programs to property owners for fire mitigation. The Roaring Fork Valley Wildfire Collaborative offers the Wildfire Mitigation Community Assistance Program, which provides funding support for eligible homeowners and associations. Check the resources section above for programs in your area.

Earth-Wise provides comprehensive fire mitigation services including removing plants near structures, thinning trees to create space between canopies, trimming lower deadwood, clearing deadfall from the forest floor, and creating defensible space zones. Our certified arborists will assess your property and create a customized mitigation plan.

Start by contacting Earth-Wise for a free fire mitigation proposal. We recommend also signing up for a free wildfire risk assessment through your local fire department or the Roaring Fork Valley Wildfire Collaborative. These assessments are confidential and will help identify specific risks on your property.

Colorado faces the largest wildfire risk to homes and businesses in the entire nation, with the majority of the risk on the Western Slope. With an estimated 1 million homes and businesses already at risk, proactive fire mitigation is essential. Many homeowner associations and insurance companies now require property owners to take mitigation steps.