To prepare your home and reduce risks related to wildfires Firewise USA makes the following recommendations: VEGETATION MANAGEMENT HOME IGNITION ZONESTo increase your home’s chance of surviving a wildfire, choose fire-resistant building materials and limit the amountof flammable vegetation in the three home ignition zones. The zones include the Immediate Zone: (0 to 5 feet…
Removing hazardous trees is a smart investment because it prevents costly property damage, reduces legal liability, enhances curb appeal and property value, improves safety for people and structures, and protects the overall health of your landscape by removing diseased or pest-ridden trees. While it involves an upfront cost, proactive removal saves money and headaches in…
The Pacific Northwest climate often creates hurdles for construction excavations. Persistent wet weather can create soil instability, erosion, and project delays. Complex geology with hidden rock/clay, site accessibility issues, and a need for soil stabilization are common issues as well. Careful scheduling is required to manage these soggy conditions. NW Tree & Excavation has decades…
Are you tripping over stumps that are in all the wrong places on your property? We understand how irritating that can be. Maybe you can’t imagine disturbing these areas with a full stump removal process because you have sensitive plants or buildings that could be impacted. Consider stump grinding as an alternative solution! Stump grinding…
I can think of all kinds of reasons not to clear my land. Here are some thoughts that come to mind: Preserve native plants and forests. Protect wild areas. Respect the needs of wildlife. Prevent erosion. On the other hand I might have competing concerns that include: Fears of wild fires with plants too close…
