Attributes of low and high fire hazard environments 4
Reducing the wildfire threat 6
Why plant selection is critical 6
Choosing the right plants 7
Cultural practices 10
How to use this guide 12
Flowers 14
Ground covers & conservation grasses 24
Shrubs 30
Trees 42
Plants to avoid 52
References 58
Resources 58
Acknowledgements 59
PART 1: REDUCE THE FIRE HAZARD PAGES 2-13
PART 2: CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLANTS PAGES 14-51
PART 3: AVOID THESE PLANTS PAGES 52-57
PART 4: FOR MORE INFORMATION PAGES 58-59
Choosing the Right Plants
FOR NORTHERN NEVADA’S HIGH FIRE HAZARD AREAS