Resilient Landscapes
A resilient landscape is fire-wise, water wise and promotes biodiversity by using California native plants. These gardens use sustainable practices, plant selection, and maintenance to reduce the risk of fire in the defensible space zone.
Resilient gardens save water, protect us from fire and promote biodiversity.
A resilient landscape is fire-wise, water wise and promotes biodiversity by using California native plants. These gardens use sustainable practices, plant selection, and maintenance to reduce the risk of fire in the defensible space zone.
Resilient gardens save water, protect us from fire and promote biodiversity.
The Resilient Landscapes Coalition is a partnership among:
Habitat Corridor Project
Sonoma Ecology Center
The UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County
FireSafe Sonoma
Habitat Corridor Project
Sonoma Ecology Center
The UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County
FireSafe Sonoma
Many homeowners incorrectly believe that defensible space requires extensive clearing of trees and shrubs. The result may be unattractive, bare landscapes that invite invasive, fire prone plants. Others may feel overwhelmed to the point of inactivity, and intimidated by the possibility of creating a “moonscape”. The Resilient Landscapes Coalition provides practical information to homeowners, landscape professionals, and defensible space inspectors about implementing defensible and resilient landscapes in the 0-100 foot zone around the home, based on the best scientific research and gardening expertise.
Hot Off the Press!
Resilient Landscape Design, in Pacific Horticulture, by Mimi Enright, UC Master Gardener Program Manager, and founding member of the Resilient Landscapes Coalition
Resilient Landscape Design, in Pacific Horticulture, by Mimi Enright, UC Master Gardener Program Manager, and founding member of the Resilient Landscapes Coalition
Workshop Announcement!
We offer many Resilient Landscapes workshops, typically with an emphasis on a specific community. Please check back here for an announcement for our next workshop.
For information from our past workshops, please visit our Resources page.
We offer many Resilient Landscapes workshops, typically with an emphasis on a specific community. Please check back here for an announcement for our next workshop.
For information from our past workshops, please visit our Resources page.
Videos of Past Workshops
To view videos from our workshops, please see our YouTube channel, and subscribe!
To view videos from our workshops, please see our YouTube channel, and subscribe!
This video gives a brief summary of Resilient Landscapes principles.
This video provides a deeper, more detailed treatment of resilient landscape design.