9781643261355

This hardworking, actionable guide is a must-have for homeowners looking to fight the risks of wildfire spreading to their homes and property.

• "Ecologists Edwards and Schleiger debut with a solid manual on how California, Oregon, and Washington State residents can make their homes fire resistant and landscape responsibly....West Coast denizens will want to study up."
  Publishers Weekly
• “Keys to wildfire protection can be found in Firescaping Your Home…In full-color pages, the authors offer a catalog of hundreds of native plant species…they also discuss how fire behaves and how to think in terms of fire-suppression zones.” 
  Chico Enterprise Record
• “Edwards and Schleiger give strategies for hardening homes, tips on creating attractive defensible space that is supportive of wildland habitat and includes a catalog of 640 fire-safe plants and resources directories.”
  Marin Independent Journal
• “A ‘go-to’ book that can be perused when needed to help you prepare for a wildfire.”
  The Spokesman-Review
• "A must-read for anyone residing in a high-risk area for wildfire. This book is necessary for our changing climate.”
  The American Gardener
• "A comprehensive guide to creating a fire-safe landscape."
  California Examiner