Wildfires are devastating and unfortunately are becoming more and more common in BC. While trees are amazing, they offer shade in the hot afternoon sun and enhance the beauty of any landscape. The downside is trees can catch fire, which can quickly go out of control. But don’t worry you do not have to get rid of your trees to eliminate fire hazards. Let the knowledge and expertise of qualified professionals from GBC Arbor Care transform your potential fire hazard into an effective barrier against wildfire. You may consider wildfire prevention for the following reasons:

• Adequate spacing

  Keeping your trees arranged and spaced adequately is an important step in fire prevention. Fire can spread more easily from tree to tree, shrub to shrub if the plants are positioned too close together. Let our professionals increase the spacing between your trees and other plant life to keep potential fires from spreading.

• Regular maintenance

  Regular pruning and removal of dead branches and limbs is important. Not just for the health of the tree, but for fire prevention as well. We will also remove any branches that are too close to the ground to eliminate fuel ladders, thus keeping any ground fire from reaching the crown of the tree.

• Professional advice

  Consult with a certified arborist from GBC Arbor Care to help manage your landscape and develop an effective defensive fire-safe zone around your property.