Wildfire Risk Mitigation – Southern Oregon

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Why Be Concerned?

Oregon is home to over 30 million acres of private and public forested land.

Unfortunately, Southern Oregon is facing another high-risk wildfire season, with higher-than-normal temperatures, prolonged drought, and reduced winter snowfall that continue to dry forests and grasslands earlier and longer each year. 

For property owners, commercial operations, and public agencies, wildfire mitigation is no longer optional—it is a critical component of land management, infrastructure protection, and community safety. 

Excavation Oregon specializes in strategic wildfire mitigation solutions designed to reduce fuel loads, slow fire progression, and create defensible space where it matters most. From community contingency lines and properly engineered fire breaks to anchor points, escape routes, fuel reduction, thinning, and secondary defensive barriers, Excavation Oregon helps clients develop proactive, failsafe protection strategies tailored to the unique terrain and wildfire risks of Southern Oregon.

Services

  • Perform a risk assessment and identify problem areas
  • Create fire breaks, fire fighting access, and turnarounds
  • Water tank placement
  • Reduce ground fuels such as buck brush, blackberry bushes and fallen limbs
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  • Remove any dead or dying trees
  • Small diameter tree thinning
  • Controlled burning and or haul away of combustables
  • Chipping, Mowing and Mulching

Tips for Longevity

  • Clear what fuels you can and hire help if need be
  • Plan for small controlled burns during ideal weather conditions
  • Have emergency bags packed and evacuation routes in place
  • Utilize a neighborhood phone tree
  • Take fire seriously and do your part!