Drought, Wildland Fire and Colorado Springs 

Many of our customers live on hillsides, mesas, and in naturally forested areas.  Our native landscapes have evolved with fire.  The reality is that they are prone to burn and they are meant to burn. The native ponderosa pine and Gambel oak are fire-adapted and fire is needed to keep their ecosystem healthy.  Their thick bark and extensive root systems mean they can survive fire and readily come back after a fire.

There are  three things that determine a wildfire’s intensity: topography, weather and vegetation.  The only one we can affect is vegetation. Fire mitigation is a way to manage vegetation so that hopefully fire will not be as intense.  Creating defensible zones where ground fuels, shrubs and trees are not connected is important.

With our driest windiest seasons upon us, the risk of fire is still high.  This is an opportune time to look at your landscape and work on things that can modify wildfire behavior if it comes through your neigborhood.

Learn how Mountain High Tree Care & Consulting can assist you with Wildfire Mitigation, click here in Colorado Springs, or call 719.444.8800.