674,000 WA acres burned in 2021

$372 Million Wildfire damage in WA, 2021

Underbrush acts as tinder for fire

Fire can climb branches (called ladder fuels) to the crown of a tree

Crown fires can sweep from tree to tree, causing intense firestorms

Remove fuels from the ground and vertically from trees

Remove smaller trees to save room and resources for larger, more fire resistant ones

Increase space between trees

Safely and legally use prescribed fires to reduce wildfire fuels

Immediate Zone- Five feet- Remove flammable material, clean roof and gutters, screen vents

Intermediate Zone- 30 feet- Reduce fuels, create firebreaks, spread out trees and shrubs

Extended Zone- 100 feet- Remove small trees and ground litter, space trees out

In case of fires, have an evacuation plan

Autumn and winter are the best times to thin and prune

Clean up debris and ready fire defense zones in spring

Mature ponderosa pine and other fire-adapted trees have think bark to help them survive fire

More open forests offer enhanced habitat for wildlife.