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Living With Fire Defensible Space Guide

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¡Cuidado con las brasas! Durante un incendio forestal, pueden caer miles de brasas sobre su techo y acumularse al costado de su casa como granizo durante una tormenta. Si estas brasas se alojan en algo fácilmente inflamable, ya sea en alguna parte de su casa o cerca de ella, su casa estará en peligro de incendiarse. Las brasas que entran en co Smith, Ed, Sistare, Sonya 2009, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno FS-23-18
2021 Little Vally Fire Restoration Update The University of Nevada, Reno, U.S. Forest Service, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and the Nevada Division of Forestry have worked together to rehabilitate the landscape after the Little Valley Fire. What have they accomplished? Kay, M., Restaino, C. 2021, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-21-113
6 Steps To Create an Evacuation Plan 6 steps to create an evacuation plan so that residents can evacuate safely and effectively during an emergency. Kay, M. 2020, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
A Compilation of Good Plant Choices for Nevada’s High Fire Hazard Areas This special publication shows Nevada's climate zones and contains sever tables that display plants that can flourish in Nevada's high fire hazard areas. Smith, E. amd Sistare, S. 2005, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-05-16
A Homeowner's Guide to Planting Crested Wheatgrass The following description for planting crested wheatgrass applies to homeowners seeding relatively small areas (less than two acres) and who do not have access to specialized rangeland seeding equipment. For larger planting efforts, contact your local University of Nevada Cooperative Extension office for suggestions. Smith, E., Davison, J., Carlos, B. 1999, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-99-96
A Homeowner’s Guide to Cheatgrass Cheatgrass, also known as downy brome and bronco grass, is an annual plant native to Europe and Asia. Cheatgrass has a serious environmental impact on Nevada. It dries out very quickly, becoming extremely flammable. This increases the occurrence and intensity of fires in sagebrush areas. Davison, J. and Smith, E. 2006, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-05-29
Aboriginal Precedent for Active Management of Sagebrush Perennial grass Communities in the Great Basin. Restoration measures should be scientifically based and tailored to achieve ecological resilience and functionality in specific sites. Prescribed fire is not always ecologically appropriate or judicious, especially in Wyoming big sagebrush communities, so managers should consider using other alternatives. McAdoo, J.K., B.W. Schultz, and S.R. Swanson. 2013, Rangeland Ecology and Management 66(3):241-253.
Backyard Native Plants Identification and treatments of shrubs and ground covers for fire safe landscaping at Lake Tahoe. Higgins, Lesley V. 2009, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, IP
Be Careful! Cheatgrass is extremely flammable! Dry cheatgrass is one of the most easily ignitable substances on Nevada's rangelands. It is the kindling that fuels many of our wildfires. Once ignited, cheatgrass fires can travel very fast. Be careful! Be prepared! Smith, Ed, Davison, Jay 2008, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno SP-05-08
Be Ember Aware During a wildfire, thousands of embers can rain down on your roof and pelt the side of your home like hail during a storm. Embers coming into contact with flammable material is the major reason why homes burn from wildfires.By being ember aware and taking action ahead of time, a homeowner can reduce the ember threat. Smith, Ed, Sistare, Sonya 2009, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno FS-09-05
Best management practices for livestock and equine during wildfire smoke events Wildfire can be an important tool in maintaining diverse and healthy ecosystems. However, wildfires can also increase greenhouse gas emissions, devastate ecosystems, and decimate animal populations and their habitats, along with homes and other structures, creating hazardous health impacts on humans and animals. L. Chichester, M. Kay, J. Roice-Gomes, M. Allen, L. Taylor, S. Emm 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-21-10
Best Management Practices for Livestock and Equine during Wildfire Smoke Events The intent of this article is to provide recommendations for best management practices for livestock and equine owners during wildfire smoke events. Some of these recommendations may not be applicable to owners of large quantities of livestock and/or equine. Chichester, L, Kay, M., Roice-Gomes, J., Allen, M., Taylor, L. Emm, S. 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-21-10

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