Santa Monica Mountains Defensible Space

Santa Monica Mountains This Hub was created to provide accessible data surrounding defensible space information to better prepare homeowners in the Santa Monica Mountains in their fire resiliency practices Why Does Defensible Space Matter? Defensible space can be the defining factor between the survival or destruction of a house when wildfire strikes. A buffer created through landscaping can prevent the spread of flames from enveloping houses. Prevention techniques such as buffer zones and home hardening can help keep your home safe. Read below for more information on defensible zones, the stakeholders participating in this issue, and how these areas play into the larger landscape of the area in regards to wildlife and habitat areas. This Hub focuses on the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Boundary and uses this as the study area for the data and analysis included on this website. Study Area Boundary - Santa Monica Mountains Factors in Fire Resiliency Delve into different topics involved in the fire resiliency Buffer Impact Vegetation Sensitivity Impact Analysis The consequential impact defensible space buffer zones have on the environment in terms of vegetation and habitat is an important consideration in the design and size of these spaces. This analysis looks at how different size buffer zones depending on fire risk could impact the environment differently. Defensible Zones Case Study Analysis and Fire Resiliency Techniques A case study location in the Santa Monica Mountains study area is explored to provide an example of what defensible spaces can look like in an interactive three-dimensional format. Additional resources are provided, delving into good landscaping and home hardening practices. Stakeholders Analysis Learn More Stakeholder Input and Interactive Map The involvement and understanding of the stakeholders involved in this issue can help to inform future policy issues. Additionally, numerous jurisdictions and areas of responsibility split the study area in the Santa Monica Mountains. An interactive map including these different stakeholders is found on this page so that users can understand who is in control in their area. Search Data by Categories Navigate below to find data on specific topics Fire Demographics Wildlife and Habitat Built Environment

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