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Planting for the Future: Native Trees and Shrubs That Help Protect Your Property

The right plants don't just look beautiful — they help protect your home. For homeowners in Park City's Wildland-Urban Interface, spring planting decisions directly affect wildfire resilience, water use, and long-term property value. Here's which native species to plant, where to place them under the new WUI code, and what to do when the Gambel oak looks like it didn't survive winter.

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The Weight of Snow: Broken Limbs, Damaged Trees, and How to Stay Safe

Utah winters are beautiful — and hard on trees. Heavy, wet snow accumulates fast at elevation, and what looks like a postcard moment can quietly be bending branches past their breaking point. Cracked limbs, leaning trunks, and freeze-thaw damage are some of the most common — and most overlooked — hazards on mountain properties. Here's what snow actually does to your trees, what warning signs to watch for, and how proactive care keeps your property safe all season long.

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Seeing Smoke in the Air? Understanding Prescribed Burns & Their Benefits

If you've spotted smoke rising from a hillside on a calm fall or spring day, you may be watching one of the most effective forest management tools in action. Prescribed burns — intentional, carefully controlled fires set by trained professionals — reduce dangerous fuel loads, restore soil health, and mimic the natural fire cycles Utah's ecosystems depend on. Here's why fire isn't always the enemy, and how Alpine Forestry's pile burning work keeps Park City's wildlands healthier and safer.

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Wildfire Preparedness Guide for Homeowners

Utah’s wildland-urban interface (WUI) communities face increasing wildfire risk due to drought, high winds, and extreme heat. If you live in or near Utah’s open space or forested areas, being proactive about wildfire preparedness is not just smart—it’s essential. This guide shares actionable steps based on expert insights and Firewise USA® recommendations to help protect your home, property, and loved ones.

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Forest Health and Tree Management: A Guide for HOA Members

Utah’s forest, canyon, and mountain properties offer a lifestyle rooted in nature, but they also come with serious responsibilities. Wildfires are becoming more frequent, intense, and destructive as our climate becomes hotter and drier. For landowners in high-risk areas, it’s no longer a question of if a fire might come, but perhaps when.

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How Tree Work Plays a Role in Wildfire Prevention

Utah’s forest, canyon, and mountain properties offer a lifestyle rooted in nature, but they also come with serious responsibilities. Wildfires are becoming more frequent, intense, and destructive as our climate becomes hotter and drier. For landowners in high-risk areas, it’s no longer a question of if a fire might come, but perhaps when.

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5 Steps to Fireproof Your Property This Spring

Learn 5 expert-recommended steps to fireproof your property this Spring. From creating defensible space to hardening your home with wildfire-safe features like ember-resistant vents and fire-resistant landscaping, Alpine Forestry shares actionable tips to protect your home and land. Discover how proactive measures can reduce wildfire risks, ensure insurance compliance, and provide peace of mind year-round.

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