Defensible Space & Fire Risk Mitigation

Defensible Space & Fire Risk Mitigation – San Luis Obispo County

San Luis Obispo County’s Trusted Fire-Mitigation & Defensible-Space Experts

At 4th Generation Tree (4G Tree), we don’t just clear brush — we strategically fire-proof properties to exceed CAL FIRE, County of San Luis Obispo, and Fire Safe Council standards. Our work ensures your land is both fire-safe and environmentally stable.

With over 70 years of experience across San Luis Obispo County — from Paso Robles and Templeton to Atascadero and San Luis Obispo — our certified professionals and heavy-equipment crews know how to properly create defensible space that protects homes, vineyards, and ranches from wildfire.

Why Defensible Space Matters in San Luis Obispo County

California law (PRC 4291) requires homeowners in wildfire-prone zones to maintain at least 100 feet of defensible space around structures. This reduces fuel sources, improves firefighter access, and dramatically increases the chance a home survives a wildfire.

But not all fire clearance is equal. Many companies over-clear vegetation, causing erosion, habitat loss, and rapid regrowth of invasive weeds that can make properties more flammable within a season.

At 4G Tree, we take a scientific, environmentally responsible approach to wildfire mitigation across the Central Coast:

Smart Vegetation Management – Remove hazardous brush while preserving healthy, fire-resistant native trees that act as natural shields.

Fuel-Load Reduction – Eliminate deadwood, overgrowth, and ladder fuels that carry flames into canopies.

Long-Term Fire Prevention – Prevent rapid regrowth through grading, mulching, and ongoing vegetation maintenance.

Our Fire-Safety & Defensible-Space Services

• Selective Tree & Brush Removal – Reduce fire risk while protecting the natural ecosystem.
• Large-Scale Mastication & Mulching – Fecon-head mastication for ranches, slopes, and dense vegetation areas.
• Driveway & Roadway Clearance – Maintain 15 ft vertical and horizontal clearance for emergency vehicles.
• Fire Break Construction & Fuel Reduction – Strategic breaks to slow or stop wildfire spread.
• Rough Grading & Fire-Access Roads – Improve emergency access and fire-truck mobility.
• Home Ember Protection (Zone 0) – Remove flammable material within 0–5 ft of structures to stop ember ignition.

Why Choose 4th Generation Tree

• Industry-Leading Equipment & Certified Experts – Masticators, chippers, excavators, and grading gear for any terrain.
• Firewise Techniques That Last – Strategic clearing methods that reduce erosion and prevent invasive regrowth.
• CAL FIRE & Fire Safe Council Standards – Every project meets or exceeds official compliance requirements.
• Residential, Ranch & Large-Scale Protection – From single homes to multi-acre ranches and vineyards, we create customized fire-mitigation plans tailored to your property.
• Locally Rooted – Serving Paso Robles, Templeton, Atascadero, Creston, Santa Margarita, and San Luis Obispo since 1959.

Stay Fire-Safe — Schedule Your Defensible-Space Evaluation

Wildfire risk increases every year across the Central Coast. Don’t wait until it’s too late.

Contact 4th Generation Tree for professional fire-mitigation and defensible-space services that protect your home, ranch, and community.

Call 805-462-2020 or Email info@4gtree.com to schedule your evaluation today.