Wildfire Mitigation & Defensible Space Services in Utah
Planning that actually reduces risk
Plan early. Reduce risk. Protect what matters.
If you live in a wildfire-prone area, preparation isn’t optional — but it doesn’t need to be overwhelming.
Alpine Forestry provides wildfire mitigation, defensible space, and fuel reduction services grounded in real-world fire behavior and led by a Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist. We assess risk on the ground, design practical solutions, and carry out the work needed to meaningfully reduce wildfire impact on your property.
This is planning and execution — done together, done right.
Start With a Wildfire Mitigation Assessment
Every effective mitigation project begins with understanding how fire would actually move across your property.
Our assessments are conducted in person and focus on realistic wildfire behavior. We identify where risk exists, what changes will make the biggest difference, and how to approach mitigation without unnecessary work.
With your assessment, gain:
A clear understanding of your wildfire risk
Prioritized, practical recommendations
A plan that can be implemented now or over time
What We Evaluate On-Site
Each property is different. Our assessments focus on the factors that matter most during wildfire events:
Our recommendations are specific, realistic, and prioritized.
Vegetation & fuel continuity
How fire could move through grasses, shrubs, trees, and ladder fuels.
Home ignition zones
Areas around structures most vulnerable to embers and radiant heat.
Slope and terrain
How topography influences fire spread and intensity.
Access & evacuation routes
Driveways, roads, turnarounds, and fire crew access.
Structures and assets
Homes, buildings, utilities, and what’s at risk.
Defensible Space, Explained
Defensible space isn’t about clearing everything around your home. It’s about creating space where fire behavior changes — giving firefighters a chance and reducing the likelihood of structure ignition.
We design defensible space in zones, based on how fire behaves as it approaches a structure.
Immediate Zone: 0-5 ft from home
Focused on reducing ember ignition and immediate fire exposure.
Intermediate Zone: 5-30 ft
Strategic spacing and fuel reduction to slow fire spread and reduce intensity.
Extended Zone: 30-100 ft
Larger-scale vegetation management that influences how fire moves across the landscape.
Why Experience Matters
Wildfire mitigation works best when it’s informed by people who have seen fire on the ground.
Our team combines more than four decades of wildfire and land management experience with certified wildfire mitigation training. That means our recommendations reflect how fire actually behaves — and how crews operate.
We focus on:
Actions that meaningfully reduce ignition risk
Solutions that are realistic to maintain
Work that aligns with how fire response happens in the real world
Fuel Reduction That Makes Sense
Fuel reduction is only effective when it’s targeted.
Our work focuses on removing or modifying vegetation where it actually contributes to wildfire risk, while preserving the character and function of the land.
Fuel reduction may include:
Selective thinning
Removal of ladder fuels
Reduction of surface fuels
Professional tree felling where necessary
What This Looks Like on Your Property
Clients notice the difference right away:
The trees have room to grow
Reduced overcrowding improves forest health and resilience.You can see through the forest again
Sightlines and light improve without making the land feel exposed.Lower wildfire risk around structures
Fuels are reduced where they matter most.Wildlife stays
Habitat and movement are maintained, not erased.Easier to move through
The property becomes more accessible and usable without looking disturbed.
Who This Service Is For
This combined approach is well suited for:
Homeowners in forested or wildfire-prone areas
HOAs and shared communities
Large properties and legacy landowners
Property managers and developers
Clients seeking documentation for planning, insurance, or Firewise participation
From Assessment to Implementation
Some clients want guidance only. Others want the work completed.
After your assessment, you can:
Use the plan independently
Phase work over time
Or have Alpine Forestry carry out defensible space and fuel reduction work
Start With an Assessment
Wildfire mitigation is most effective when it’s planned early and done intentionally.
Request your free quote or schedule an in person assessment to get started.
