How to prepare your property with a practical 100-foot fire safety regimen.
After weeks of unusually warm spring weather, it makes sense to get ahead of fire season now – before conditions turn drier and more dangerous. One of the smartest things a property owner can do is create defensible space around the home. That means reducing heavy fuels, managing brush, improving tree spacing, and keeping vegetation from carrying fire to structures.
A practical 100-foot fire safety regimen
- First 30 feet: clear trees, brush, and other combustible vegetation back from the house.
- Next 70 feet: raise tree canopies to about 8 feet where appropriate, remove understory brush, and reduce ladder fuels.
- Ongoing work: mowing, mastication, hand crews, cleanup, and general fuel reduction to help keep the property fire-ready.
How Bay Area Tree Specialists can help
- Steep-terrain vegetation management
- Mastication and mowing
- Tree and brush setback work
- Canopy raising and understory removal
- Hand-work specialists for tight access areas
- General fire preparedness cleanup
- Budget-conscious project planning
- Free estimates for residential properties
At Bay Area Tree Specialists, we specialize in steep terrain and difficult-access properties. With state-of-the-art equipment for mastication, mowing, and professional hand work, our team can help make your property safer, cleaner, and ready for the season ahead – while keeping the work efficient and on budget.
Call Bay Area Tree Specialists today for a free estimate (408) 836-9147.

