Mitigating Fire Damage - Ask Vinny

Posted: Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Author: Vinny Delgado, Partner, Ranch Sales | Licensed in MT

Ask Vinny

Vinny,
My property has a very dense forest on it. In the past few years, there have been a lot of fires in my area. What should I do on a short-term and long-term basis to mitigate fire damage to my acreage?

This article requires a subscription to our newsletter.

Dear Dense Forest,

This is a great question and one that comes up often. While some fire is not a bad thing, landscape preparation can be made to minimize the damage. Several great fire mitigation companies in the West specialize in fire reduction and home defense strategies. I have seen implementation mainly focused on reducing the amount of fuel on the forest floor and trimming low-hanging branches. Removing the amount of fuel on the forest floor will also improve the overall health of the forest and can be visually pleasing, especially around structures.

Meet The Author

A man with short dark hair and a goatee smiles at the camera. He is wearing a gray button-up shirt and stands in front of a wooden plank background.

Vinny Delgado

Fay Ranches

Partner, Ranch Sales | Licensed in MT

(406) 253-0507 vdelgado@fayranches.com See Everything by Vinny
View Bio
Elevate your career with Fay Ranches, the leading name in coast-to-coast land sales! We're on the lookout for licensed experts looking to build relationships across the nation.

JOIN OUR TEAM

Have a question?
Submit It Here.

Ask Vinny

Share Article

Sunlight filters through tall trees with yellow autumn leaves in a forest, casting warm light on the grassy and leafy ground. The clear blue sky is visible above the bright fall foliage.

2023 Letter From The Publisher & Market Update

Posted: Saturday, December 30, 2023

Fay Ranches experienced some milestones in 2023, and we continued our thoughtful and strategic growth. We also celebrated our great fortune to live and work on the land, meeting new...

Read More
A rustic wooden cabin is partially hidden behind pine trees in a forest, with green grass and natural surroundings in the foreground.

A Home Away From Home: Purchasing a Forest Service Recreational Cabin

Posted: Thursday, March 13, 2025

The American dream, historically, has included homeownership as a primary importance to most people's goals. However, a home away from home has become a major pursuit for many Americans. Often...

Read More
Three people in winter clothing, two wearing bright orange vests, walk across a snowy, grassy plain toward distant mountains under a clear sky. The landscape is vast and cold, with rolling hills in the background.

Sporting Trophy: A Young Hunter Hangs Her First Pair of Antlers

Posted: Thursday, September 05, 2024

An Interview with Charli Scott, Branif Scott, and Vinny Delgado Last fall, while many teens were glued to their screens, scoping out the latest trends, 14-year-old Charli Scott was laser-focused...

Read More