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American Society of Consulting Arborists: with many members in CA, this group's website lists consultants that have five or more years exper. and have a four-year degree in aboriculture, or a closely related discipline.
This site is sponsored by the family of southern CA water agencies.
CA Fire Alliance is an organization aimed at tying state and federal resources together.
EcoSmart is a Web-based software program designed to evaluate the economic trade-offs between different landscape practices. The effects of various choices can be examined on fire risk and energy and water use.
This state-sponsored site offers variety of suggestions on creating a fire-protected property. It also provides links to other emergency agencies and CA Fire Plan, which is the states action guide to preventing and stopping devastating wildfires.
 
Green Industry Yellow Pages: Arborists, garden centers, landscape architects, landscapers, specialty nurseries, tools and much more can be found on this site.
Integrated Pest Management is a fantastic method for reducing pesticides while controlling pests - an excellent reference site.
 
 Roger Butow writes some of the most amazing articles & is a water conservationist from the depths of his heart & soul.  Please enjoy his touching & informative articles & you too will become one of his fans!

Books

 

Firescape: Landscaping to Reduce Fire Hazard

   by Linda Baptiste

 

Roadside Plants of Southern California

  by Thomas J. Belzer

 

Firescaping: Ways to Keep Your House and Garden from Going Up In Smoke

   by Joan Bolton

 

Sunset Western Garden Book

  by Kathleen Norris Brenzel

 

FIre Safe-Inside & Out

  by CA Dept of Forestry

 

A Property Owner's Guide to Reducing the Wildfire Threat

  by Delbert S. Farnham

 

Hillside Gardening

   by Susan Lang

 

Landscape for Fire Prevention

  by Richard G. Maire

 

Fire-Retardant Plants for Brush Fire Prevention in Hillside Residential Areas

  by Kenneth R. Montgomery

 

Mediterranean Gardening (a Waterwise Approach)

  by Heidi Gildemeister

 

Trees and Shrubs for Dry California Landscapes

  by Bob Perry

 

Sustainable Landscaping For Dummies

   by Owen E. Dell

 

Sustainable Living For Dummies

  by Michael Grosvenor