Preparedness

Creating Defensible Space

Defensible space is the buffer created between buildings and grasses, trees, and shrubs. This space is critical to slow or stop the spread of widlfire—helping protect your family and your home.

Mitigation

Cost-Share Opportunities

The Nebraska Forest Service undertakes a number of projects across the state aimed at enhancing protections around property and reducing forest fuels.

Plan

Community Wildfire Protection Plans

A CWPP gathers your community’s resources to enhance wildfire mitigation and preparedness. The written document identifies the steps a community will take to reduce its risk of damage from wildfires.

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