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Firescaping

Author : Douglas Kent
Publisher : Wilderness Press
ISBN 13 : 0899979637
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (999 download)

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Download or read book Firescaping written by Douglas Kent and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your guide to beautiful, fire-resistant landscaping techniques Tens of thousands of wildfires burn across the country every year, destroying millions of acres of land. If you live in fire country, take action. Use firescaping to defend your home against wildfires—while maintaining the beauty of your garden. This unique form of landscaping design keeps your property healthy, clean, and clear. Horticultural expert Douglas Kent shares secrets, tricks, and simple instructions in the new edition of this practical, hands-on guide, recommended by AAA Homeowners Insurance. Find out which landscapes have a high fire risk and why. Get tips on landscaping and maintenance—such as effective watering and brush-clearing techniques—that reduce a property’s fire risk. Learn which plants and building materials are best for reducing damage. Discover how to make your home accessible to firefighters in the event of a wildfire. Homeowners, landscaping professionals, and community fire prevention officials will find Firescaping invaluable. If you live in an area at risk, this book can help to prepare you and give you peace of mind.

Firescaping

Author : Douglas K. Kent
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780899973609
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (736 download)

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Download or read book Firescaping written by Douglas K. Kent and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical, hands-on guide gives simple, achievable strategies for those who want to reduce their garden's fire hazard, while promoting its long-term health and function. This book describes what types of properties and landscapes are higher-risk, how to make a home more accessible to fire-fighters, and what to do to minimize the chances that a home will be damaged or destroyed by a wildfire. It covers fire-safe fencing and roofing materials, has tips on using water efficiently, gives best methods of effective vegetation removal, and provides versatile and comprehensive plant lists and maintenance calendars useful for those living in California's diverse climate zones. Endorsed by AAA Homeowners Insurance.

Living with Fire

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 16 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (117 download)

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Download or read book Living with Fire written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Living with Wildfire

Author : Maureen Gilmer
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493038370
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Living with Wildfire written by Maureen Gilmer and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-12-24 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Living with Wildfire (first published as The Wildfire Survival Guide), gardening expert Maureen Gilmer shares proven ways to save your home, property, and life with wildfire-resistant landscaping and fire-prevention techniques. Discover how to create bands of protection by choosing fire-resistant plants, manage native vegetation, prevent erosion and mudslides, and learn about: Wildfire dynamics and safeguarding your home against them Water storage and delivery in any emergency Creating a defensible space for you and firefighters Included is updated information on insuring your property, selecting your home site, packing an emergency kit, and getting public and private assistance. With easy-to-follow diagrams, instructional photographs, and landscaping plans, you’ll have all the resources necessary to get through fire season and keep your home standing.

Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards

Author : Leonard J. Hopper
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0471477559
Total Pages : 622 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (714 download)

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Download or read book Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards written by Leonard J. Hopper and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-10-13 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards is an entirely new, definitive reference work for everyone involved with landscape architecture, design, and construction. Based on the 70-year success of Architectural Graphic Standards, this new book is destined to become the "bible" for the landscape field. Edited by an educator and former president of the American Society of Landscape Architects, it provides immediate access to rules-of-thumb and standards used throughout the planning, design, construction and management of landscapes. View sample pages from Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards.

Firescaping Your Home

Author : Adrienne Edwards
Publisher : Timber Press
ISBN 13 : 164326303X
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (432 download)

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Download or read book Firescaping Your Home written by Adrienne Edwards and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2023-06-20 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This hardworking, actionable guide is a must-have for homeowners looking to fight the risks of wildfire spreading to their homes and property. Wildfires are burning over longer seasons and more intensely than ever before, and everyone living in a wildland-urban interface or wildland-adjacent area should take precautionary steps to mitigate the risk of property damage. In Firescaping Your Home, Adrienne Edwards and Rachel Schleiger provide expert guidance and specific recommendations on how to harden your home against fire and create defensible space that is lush and attractive. They also provide in-depth native plant lists of hundreds of species that have evolved to coexist with fire in the West, and show how and why including these on your property sustains wildlife and can actually be your most powerful defense.

Surviving Wildfire

Author : Linda Masterson
Publisher : PixyJack Press
ISBN 13 : 1936555158
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (365 download)

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Download or read book Surviving Wildfire written by Linda Masterson and published by PixyJack Press. This book was released on 2013-01-20 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Covers what to do before, during, and after wildfire disasters. Advice for homeowners includes advance preparations for land, home and family; evacuation essentials and survival strategies when wildfire threatens; understanding insurance; and rebuilding and recovery"--

Landscaping For Dummies

Author : Teri Chace
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119853486
Total Pages : 468 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (198 download)

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Download or read book Landscaping For Dummies written by Teri Chace and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-03-09 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create an eye-catching outdoor oasis with this no-nonsense guide to landscaping As families spend more time at home, they're expanding their living space to their yards, decks, and patios. When you're ready to upgrade the look of your landscape, Landscaping For Dummies offers advice on installing fences and walkways, choosing hardy plants and trees, and enhancing natural habitats for the critters and creatures lurking in your neighborhood. You'll find out how to make your backyard a relaxing retreat space and discover the enjoyment and satisfaction that comes from working in your yard. Landscaping For Dummies includes: Lists of recommended plants and varieties, including the best ones for privacy plantings, low-maintenance groundcovers, and small gardens Advice on how to deal with special landscaping concerns, including fire-prone areas, bee and butterfly gardens, and drought-tolerant and native landscapes Instructions on installing permanent features like decks, patios, fences, and more Pointers on how to water more efficiently, including the latest tools and technologies that can save you time With a little bit of planning and some digging, trimming, or planting, you'll be set to enjoy your yard whenever the mood strikes. Let Landscaping For Dummies be your guide to making the most of your outdoor space.

The Protection Book. A Guide to Asset Protection

Author : E. J. Lashlee
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1312107642
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (121 download)

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Download or read book The Protection Book. A Guide to Asset Protection written by E. J. Lashlee and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-04-15 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Protection Book describes steps to: *Create a Superior "Private Will" that supersedes typical Wills. *Get Discretionary Benefits and Spendthrift Protection *Protect yourself from the legal and financial ravages of Disability *Provide for Personal Care, Children and Guardianship *Manage & protect assets regarding disability *Keep finances and beneficiaries private. Eliminate publicity *Eliminate probate, attorneys fees, disputes, & court costs *Minimize lawsuit concerns and insurance claims *Eliminate the need for a court appointed Guardianship *Minimize Family Conflicts and disputes with friends *Minimize Support expense & Medical expense *Minimize Education Expense *Manage, defer, reduce, transfer, or eliminate Taxes *Distinguish the hype from Professional Trust Experts *Understand documents Sample documents are provided; all of the legal forms, finance checklists, including many typical examples.

Thermal Protective Clothing for Firefighters

Author : Guowen Song
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0081012861
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Thermal Protective Clothing for Firefighters written by Guowen Song and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-27 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thermal Protective Clothing for Firefighters explores the materials, design, and usage of thermal protective clothing. The characteristics of fire hazards are discussed in detail, and the thermal environments faced by firefighters in these fire hazards are also examined. The different types of potential burn injuries and the heat stress that occurs to firefighters' bodies when exposed to such thermal environments are analyzed. Furthermore, the development of various high performance fibers and fabrics for thermal protective clothing is discussed. The test methods and existing standards to evaluate the thermal protective and physiological comfort performances of the fabrics and clothing are critically reviewed. Recent developments in the field of fire- and heat-resistant materials have led to significant improvements in thermal protective clothing. In parallel with this, the complexity and risk levels of fires, especially in industrial-storage facilities, and developments in health and safety cultures have increased the demand for high-performance heat- and flame-resistant clothing and equipment, designed to mitigate skin burn injuries and reduce risk of death from fire hazards. Throughout the work, the gaps and limitations in existing test methods and standards are identified, and approaches are recommended for the development of enhanced test methods. Scenario modeling and its implications for firefighters' protective clothing is discussed, and various factors affecting performance are established. Finally, various key issues related to thermal protective clothing are addressed to guide the future research in the field of thermal protective clothing for firefighters. This book will help materials-textile engineers to develop high performance thermal protective clothing that can enhance the protection, safety, and comfort of firefighters. - Offers a helpful guide to the successful specification and design of high performance protective clothing to meet the high standards of today's regulatory framework - Introduces the new materials technical innovations that are transforming fire protective clothing - Explores the role of clothing from the operational perspective, including technical innovations - Offers a critical review of the test methods and existing standards to evaluate the thermal protective and physiological comfort performances of the fabrics and clothing

Designing with Succulents

Author : Debra Lee Baldwin
Publisher : Timber Press
ISBN 13 : 1604692960
Total Pages : 574 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (46 download)

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Download or read book Designing with Succulents written by Debra Lee Baldwin and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2011-03-18 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lavishly illustrated with over 300 photographs, Designing with Succulents gives design and cultivation basics for paths, borders, slopes, and containers; hundreds of succulent plant recommendations; and descriptions of 90 easy-care, drought-tolerant companion plants. Beginners and experienced designers, landscapers, and collectors alike will find what they need to visualize, create, and nurture the three-dimensional work of art that is the succulent garden.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Author : Library of Congress
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1810 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Library of Congress Subject Headings written by Library of Congress and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 1810 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Author : Library of Congress. Cataloging Policy and Support Office
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1924 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Library of Congress Subject Headings written by Library of Congress. Cataloging Policy and Support Office and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 1924 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Plants and Landscapes for Summer-dry Climates of the San Francisco Bay Region

Author : Nora Harlow
Publisher : East Bay Munic. Util. District
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Plants and Landscapes for Summer-dry Climates of the San Francisco Bay Region written by Nora Harlow and published by East Bay Munic. Util. District. This book was released on 2004 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gardening. Environmental Studies. Photographs by Saxon Holt. Illustrations by Richard Pembroke. This lavishly illustrated book celebrates the challenges and opportunities of gardening in Mediterranean climates, with special reference to northern California's San Francisco Bay Region. The core of the book is a catalog of more than 650 plants suited to regions with mild, usually wet winters and dry, often hot summers. These plants thrive with moderate to no summer irrigation when established, require little or no maintenance, and are reasonably available from nurseries, botanic gardens, native plant sales, or specialty seed suppliers. Many of the 542 color photographs show plants in garden settings to suggest attractive and compatible plant combinations. Summary charts provide information on each plant, such as bloom time, needs for water and sun, and preferences for coastal or inland microclimates. Lists suggest plants for special situations, such as hot sites, dryish shade, small gardens, and clay soils. Chapters on landscape design and maintenance inspire readers to make gardens that use little water and no harmful chemicals, with a focus on building healthy soil. Practical steps to successful design are supplemented with ideas for designing with microclimate, attracting wildlife, and fire safety. Sidebars by local experts discuss weather, natural landscapes, design solutions, and gardening with recycled water. "A valuable resource for climate-compatible gardening in the San Franciso Bay Area that will also be of interest to gardeners in other parts of the world with a similar seasonal pattern of winter rain and dry summers. This book will occupy a prominent place in my library for many years to come." Katherine Greenberg, president Mediterranean Garden Society "This book is beautifully designed with abundant photographs of plants, many in garden settings, and it is packed with the kind of information gardeners need for their own special situations. Simply stunning Bravo " Phyllis M. Faber, editor University of California Press"

Outdoor Life: The Complete Survival Book Collection

Author : Weldon Owen
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1681886650
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (818 download)

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Download or read book Outdoor Life: The Complete Survival Book Collection written by Weldon Owen and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New for 2020, The Complete Survival Book Collection combines the best in emergency readiness and disaster survival with sustainable living and survival practices. This collection pairs up two of the best books in surviving and thriving, whether facing a natural disaster or creating your own home away from it all. Writer Tim MacWelch brings us the know-how in survival and homesteading from the editors of Outdoor Life. How to Survive Anything, a comprehensive guide to surviving anything from the normal to the rare, brings us everything from confronting wild animals to living through a meteor impact. How to Survive Off the Grid gives the reader the know-how to engage in sustainable living and housing off the grid, ranging from backyard chicken coops to building and living in your own distant cabin retreat.

Living with Fire

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 26 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book Living with Fire written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Rain Gardens For the Pacific Northwest

Author : Zsofia Pasztor
Publisher : Skipstone
ISBN 13 : 1680510428
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Rain Gardens For the Pacific Northwest written by Zsofia Pasztor and published by Skipstone. This book was released on 2017-01-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rain pounds the Pacific Northwest, gushing through dirty downspouts, across chemically treated lawns, over oily streets and through public storm drains into bays, rivers, lakes, streams, and wetlands where nature struggles to survive among the pollutants. It’s a problem caused by population density and it’s one that you can help solve. Rain Gardens for the Pacific Northwest shows you how to trap and filter dirty water safely in your yard—and how to do that with a beautiful addition to your home. Zsofia Pasztor, a Certified Professional Horticulturalist, shares what she’s learned over the years experimenting with rain gardens in the challenging clay and hardpan soils of the region. The book answers questions that Zsofia regularly encounters in her workshops, including: • Can I build a rain garden myself? • Can a rain garden be too big or too small? • Can I create a low-maintenance rain garden? • Will my rain garden attract mosquitos? • How do you know if your infiltration system is in a “safe” location? • If my rain garden isn’t working (e.g., not draining), how can I fix it without starting over? With photos and illustrations throughout, lists of best plants, and a comprehensive resources section, this easy-to-use guide shows Northwest gardeners, homeowners, and DIY-ers how to plan, design, install, and maintain their own healthy, natural, and beautiful rain garden.