Proactive vegetation management is key.

Wildfires often spread by embers, which can fly 1-3 miles on the wind. Burnable things like firewood, bushes and/or mulch up against your home make your property unnecessarily vulnerable.  Managing the type, density, and location of vegetation can have a huge impact on reducing your risk.

Where do I start?

The best way to start is with Home Ignition Zones. This can help you prioritize where work needs to be done.

Other helpful tools are listed below:

• Residents of Aspen Fire Protection District can check AFPD's Wildfire Risk Map for their area and structure's wildfire risk.
• Residents of Aspen Fire Protection District can also request a free wildfire mitigation assessment.
• Residents of Aspen Fire Protection District can sign up for our Chipper Day program (May-Oct)

Links to City and County Resources and Permits

• City of Aspen Tree Removals for Wildfire Mitigation
• Pitkin County Tree Removal Information

*Click HERE for a list of Pitkin County Wildfire Mitigation Specialists*

FireWise Planting Guides

• FireWise Plant Materials, Colorado State University
• Low Flammability Landscape Plants, Colorado State University
• Fire Resistant  Landscaping, Colorado State University
• "Top 10 fire-resistant native plants for Colorado landscaping," Colorado State University
• Fire Resistant Landscaping guide, Vail Fire

Local Resources:

The following list of vegetation management contractors, in no particular order, may be able to help you achieve your home ignition zone goals.

• SavATree (Formerly Aspen Tree Service)
  • 970-963-3070
• Western Vegetation Management
  • 970-618-2567
• Aspen Home Improvement
  • 970-300-8156
• Peak Tree Works
  • 970-925-1615

Please note: This list is neither an endorsement for nor an exhaustive list of local contractors. Please do your own research to make sure the contractor you select has the appropriate certifications, equipment, and insurance for your project.

If you are a contractor in the Aspen Fire Protection District area and would like to be added to this list, please reach out to Shannon.Fink@AspenFire.com.