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Video from University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture on how to construct a gravel path to control erosion.
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Pamphlet describing different types of mulches and their benefits.
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Article describing the benefits trees provide through quotes and anecdotes.
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Video from Master Builders Victoria on passive solar design principles for home construction.
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Training course describing how to incorporate trees into an energy-conserving landscape.
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Document outlining a well-detailed drainage plane and flashings.
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Video from City of Arvada, CO showing how to control erosion at construction sites with tips from a site inspector.
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Video from Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District on properly grading the site surrounding a home to control erosion.
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Article describing seven reasons to mulch gardens.
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Article describing ways to design and construct a building to resist wildfires.
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Guide describing how to insulate an existing foundation wall by adding spray foam insulation to the interior side of the wall.
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Video from St. Louis County, Minnesota on the negative effects that erosion can have on construction and management practices to mitigate these effects.
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Ignition resistant residential construction and landscaping guidelines from FireSafe Montana.
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Article describing shade trees and how to plant, maintain, and replace them.
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Video from San Diego County on best management practices to mitigate sediment and erosion issues.
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Guide describing landscaping tips for healthy and regionally-based gardens, including maintenance, mulching, water efficiency, and plant resources.
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Brochure describing what permeable pavement is, where to install it, and how to maintain it.
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Article describing tree preservation during the construction process.
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Document describing living shoreline techniques for shoreline stabilization.
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Video from Ohio EPA focusing on sediment erosion near active construction sites.
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Video from FIRESafe Marin showing how airborne embers ignite dry materials hundreds of feet from the main fire.
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Video interview from the University of Nevado - Reno with a Nevada fire protections officer explaining how to properly inspect a home's defensible space.
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Article describing mulch requirements and benefits.
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Guide describing how to install a capillary break to help manage moisture in foundations.
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Video from Seattle Public Utilities on how to mitigate erosion issues during the construction process on new homes.