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Weed Abatement
A field before and after weed abatement.
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The Fire Hazard/Weed Abatement Program is one of the Fire District’s fire prevention programs. The goal is to have combustible
vegetation and debris removed to reduce available fuel for fires. Less fuel means smaller and fewer fires. Examples of
combustible vegetation and debris may include:
- Tumbleweeds (Russian Thistle)
- Dead trees/tree limbs
- Dead plants
- Dry grasses over 4” high
- Yard clippings
- Pine needles
- Tree trimmings
- Wood or lumber (not stacked as firewood)
- Tires
- Paper/Cardboard
The Apple Valley Fire Protection District inspects over 25,000 parcels each year looking for any of the above conditions.
A parcel owner may be issued a Notice to Abate and is normally given 30 days to complete the abatement. A second inspection will
be conducted after the deadline date to ensure the parcel was brought into compliance with abatement standards. In cases of
noncompliance, the Fire District may have the hazard abated which may result in a lien against the property.
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