Landworks NPC

07/07/2021

Invasive alien plants are one of the biggest threats to the health of our strategic water source areas, thus jeopardising further water supply, and the biodiversity therein. They cause harm to the environment, the economy and even human health.

1. Act early!

Taking action to manage invasive alien plants when they first appear is much easier and cheaper than addressing severe infestations.

2. Follow-up!

Follow-up and ongoing maintenance are essential to protect the investment made in invasive alien plant management. Regular follow-up treatment will stop any regrowth and prevent secondary infestation.

A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO MANAGING INVASIVE ALIEN PLANTS:
https://www.wwf.org.za/our_research/publications/?34703/practical-guide-invasive-alien-plants

01/07/2021

Landowners are required by law to take the necessary steps to control and eradicate invasive alien plants, but this is often more easily said than done – which is one of the reasons why WWF and its partners have published a new guide on the subject.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) WWF Pau Costa Foundation

Invasive alien plants are one of the biggest threats to the health of our strategic water source areas, thus jeopardising further water supply, and the biodiversity therein., They cause harm to the environment, the economy and even human health.

06/11/2020

Structural Triage in the WUI Incident

WUI incidents always seem to happen according to Murphy’s Law—when the wind is blowing strong at Mach 1, staffing levels and humidity are at their lowest, temperatures and fuel loads are at their highest.

Rich Cowler from Columbus Fire Rescue shares his key preplanning considerations at the link below 👇
http://landworksnpc.com/structural-triage-in-the-wui-incident/

29/10/2020

The process that goes into making the FireWise projects possible - by Harrison Raine from the U.S. Forest Service.

Thanks Harrison for featuring us!

Head over to the International Association of Wildland Fire Magazine to read the full article 👇

https://www.iawfonline.org/article/governing-wildfire-a-global-inquiry/

NFPA’s Wildfire and Firewise USA Programs International Association of Wildland Fire Cape Peninsula Fpa NCC Environmental Services

A yearlong global fellowship sends a student of governance who’s spent the summers as a wildland firefighter to explore our changing approaches to wildfire governance. Harrison Raine visited seven nations before the COVID-19pandemic brought him home early. Here’s what he’s learned of our globa...

29/11/2019

Before you go on holiday…

Did you remember to check:
1) eaves, vents and openings?
2) for nearby combustibles?
3) possible ladder fuels?

How to stay safe in a :
https://overbergfpa.co.za/how-to-stay-safe-when-a-wildfire-threatens/


NFPA’s Wildfire and Firewise USA Programs

22/11/2019

Fire season is here!

◆ Are you ready if wildfire threatens?
◆ How are you prepared in case of fire when you are not around?

Read more on the campaign page.
https://overbergfpa.co.za/wildfireready/

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

20/11/2019

The climate is changing – leading to bigger wildfires that are more difficult to control.
As a result, Integrated Fire Management is now becoming imperative. It means being , implementing strategies to reduce risks, AND belonging to your local Fire Protection Association.

More here: https://overbergfpa.co.za/why-a-changing-climate-is-fuelling-wildfire/

Make sure you are today:
https://overbergfpa.co.za/wildfireready/

NFPA’s Wildfire and Firewise USA Programs

Changes to our climate lead to bigger wildfires that are more difficult to control. As a result, wildfire management is becoming more important in order to

15/11/2019

Are you sufficiently safeguarded against the costly process of rebuilding your home if it burns down? Or are you perhaps underinsured?

Speak to your insurance broker to do an assessment of your property and insured values.

Make sure you are today:
https://overbergfpa.co.za/wildfireready/

12/11/2019

How can you stay safe when a wildfire threatens? Start by managing your fuel load at home.
We’ve compiled 6 critical and achievable actions that you can take to reduce the risk of wildfire damaging your home. https://overbergfpa.co.za/how-to-stay-safe-when-a-wildfire-threatens/
Make sure you are today: www.overbergfpa.co.za/wildfireready/

05/11/2019

// Why your home ignites: Ember attacks and firebrands //
𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗔𝗡 𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗔𝗖𝗞?
Ember attack occurs when burning parts of trees (e.g. twigs, branches, leaves) are carried by winds in a cluster. Embers can range from tiny sub millimetre sparks to large chunks, which lodge in gutters, get under doorways, enter roof spaces or windows and start internal fires. The movements of embers from a wildfire are the primary cause of spot fires, which contribute to the continued spread of a wildfire. Ember attack can occur for up to 30 minutes before the fire front passes a given house and over distances greater than 1km from the fire front.
Embers are burning twigs, leaves and pieces of debris
Ember attack occurs when twigs and leaves are carried by the wind and land on or around houses.
Ember attack is the most common way houses catch fire during wildfires.
Embers can land on top of debris in your gutters and set fire to your house
Ember attack can happen before, during and after the wildfire.
(Taken from: https://bluemountainmesh.com.au/…/EMBER-ATTACK-PROTECTION-G…)

04/11/2019

Are you this summer?
IN THE LAST YEAR, WILDFIRES IN THE OVERBERG DISTRICT DESTROYED AND DAMAGED ALMOST 50 HOMES AND THREATENED SEVERAL NEIGHBOURHOODS.
This awareness programme has been initiated to provide practical, affordable and quality tested advice to homeowners living in or close to dense vegetation like , forests and/or dense alien plants.
More about the campaign:
https://overbergfpa.co.za/wildfireready/



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25/10/2019

You live in a wildland interface area. That means it’s an area where homes and businesses are built in or near natural areas, among trees and other