Disclaimer

Last updated: May 2026

No Guarantee of Fire Prevention

The information provided by Ember Range Co. — including this website, the Resilient Landscaping field guide, free zone guides, and any associated materials — is intended for educational and informational purposes only. Resilient landscaping is designed to improve fire resistance and help reduce the risk of property damage from wildfire. It is not a guarantee that your home or property will be protected from fire.

Not a One-Size-Fits-All Solution

Wildfire behavior is complex and influenced by countless variables including weather, terrain, wind patterns, fuel loads, humidity, and fire intensity. No landscaping approach — including the methods described here — can eliminate wildfire risk entirely or work the same way in every location, climate, or fire scenario.

The plant recommendations, zone guidelines, and maintenance practices in our materials are general guidance based on widely accepted fire-science research. They should be adapted to your specific region, climate zone, soil conditions, and local fire regulations. We strongly recommend consulting with local fire authorities, cooperative extension services, and qualified landscape professionals before making significant changes to your property.

Improved Resilience, Not Absolute Protection

Our goal is to help homeowners improve the fire resilience and resistance of their landscapes — to give homes and firefighters a better chance during a wildfire event. We do not claim that following our guidance will stop every fire or prevent all damage. Even properly maintained defensible space can be overwhelmed by extreme fire conditions.

Your Responsibility

By using any Ember Range materials, you acknowledge that:

• You are responsible for understanding and following your local fire codes, building regulations, and defensible space requirements.
• The information provided is supplemental and does not replace professional advice, local fire authority guidance, or official defensible space inspection programs.
• You assume all risk associated with landscaping decisions made based on our materials.
• Ember Range Co. is not liable for any property damage, injury, or loss resulting from the application of information in our guides or on this website.

Professional Consultation

We encourage all homeowners in fire-prone areas to:

• Contact your local fire department or fire district for a defensible space evaluation.
• Consult your state's cooperative extension service for region-specific plant recommendations.
• Work with a licensed landscape professional familiar with fire-resistant design.
• Review your homeowner's insurance policy for wildfire-related requirements and discounts.