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Paper describing the effects of tree canopies on residential climates indicating tree cover to be beneficial to climate conditions

Website describing how wildfires spread and how fuels, weather, and topography influence fires.

Webpage describing embodied carbon through definition, significance to climate, and importance to policymaking.

A webpage outlining CAL FIRE’s recommendations for creating defensible space.

Article from The Earthbound Report on passive cooling design strategies for homes located in hot climates.

Paper describing case studies on urban vegetation and greenways and their impacts on city climate and building performance.

Paper describing a proposed method for quantifying tree and vegetation evapotranspiration effects on city climate

Webpage describing the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) and how to plan residential building to mitigate wildfire risks associated with building in the WUI.

Article describing risks of living in wildfire-prone areas of southern California and ways to reduce risks to homes and communities.

An NFPA Standard that identifies a method for determining the minimum water supply necessary for structural fire-fighting purposes in areas where it has been determined that there is no water or inadequate water for fire fighting.

Article describing mulching with lawn clippings.

Web article about solar site assessment.

Pamphlet describing proper mulching around trees and problems and benefits associated with mulching.

Report covering insulating crawlspaces.

Pamphlet describing different types of mulches and their benefits.

Article describing the benefits trees provide through quotes and anecdotes.

Training course describing how to incorporate trees into an energy-conserving landscape.

Document outlining a well-detailed drainage plane and flashings.

Article describing seven reasons to mulch gardens.

Article describing ways to design and construct a building to resist wildfires.

Ignition resistant residential construction and landscaping guidelines from FireSafe Montana.

Article describing shade trees and how to plant, maintain, and replace them.

Guide describing landscaping tips for healthy and regionally-based gardens, including maintenance, mulching, water efficiency, and plant resources.

Brochure describing what permeable pavement is, where to install it, and how to maintain it.

Article describing tree preservation during the construction process.

Document describing living shoreline techniques for shoreline stabilization.

Article describing mulch requirements and benefits.

Webpage from FireSafe Marin explaining the vulnerability of different deck setups and materials.

Articles, research, case studies, and more outlining considerations for planning and installation of a fire-protection system.

A webpage outlining recommendations for creating defensible space.