Immersive, hands-on learning experience provides a solid foundation in landscaping for fire protection. Learners will gain practical skills that have immediate application. They will be able to perform risk assessments, articulate best practices, and prescribe remedies ......More
Immersive, hands-on learning experience provides a solid foundation in landscaping for fire protection. Learners will gain practical skills that have immediate application. They will be able to perform risk assessments, articulate best practices, and prescribe remedies that provide long-term care and protection. Participants will also gain a professional distinction and certification, providing an advantage in an uncertain economy. Instructor: Doug Kent, MS, MLABiography here CostASLA Members$75.00 – Early Bird Cost until May 31st$125.00 – After May 31st Non Members$125 – Early Bird Cost until May 31st$175 – After May 31st Registration Here Schedule: 9:00 to 9:20 am: Housekeeping and Introductions 9:20 to 10:00: Lecture* Types of properties* Fire-hardened structures* First Five Feet: The Dos and Don’ts* Emergency Access: Driveway, pathway* The essentials of State Law and Fire Codes 10:00 to 10:10: Break 10:10 to 11:00: Exercise (Break up in groups of 3, and do an assessment of buildings, first 5 feet, and emergency access) 11:00 to 11:10: Break 11:10 to 11:45: Lecture* Roads* Landscape Features: Fences, hedges, shade structures* Plants: Characteristics, examples, pathways* Mulch: Types, problems, uses Noon to 12:30: Lunch (lunch provided) 12:3o to 1:15: Exercise (Break up in groups of 3 and do an assessment and make recommendations for plants and shade structures) 1:15 to 1:45: Lecture* Emergency Watering Systems: Preventative and protective* Creating rituals of care that ensure long-term fire protection 1:45 to 2:20: Exercise (Break into groups of 3 and design and share a remedy to a base plan provided.) 2:20 to 2:30: Closing (Say in touch, strengthening community, sharing our work) Topics: Types of Properties: Small residential, commercial, rural residentialFire-Hardened StructuresFirst Five FeetAccess: Roads, driveways, pathwaysThe basics of State Law and Fire CodesLandscape Features: Shade structures, fences, hedgesPlants: Characteristics, pathways, mulchEmergency Watering Systems: Preventative and protectiveCreating an ethic of care and protectionLearn Objectives Be able to prioritize fire protection design and maintenance strategiesBe able to list California Fire CodeBe able to design less flammable landscape features, such as fences, hedges, and shade structuresBe able to make plant choices based on plant characteristics and maintenance demands.Be able to discuss different landscape types and their unique challenges.Be able to diagram an emergency watering system.Be able to appreciate the role of maintenance in ensuring long-term protection.
Debs Park, Audubon Center
