FireSmart Home Tip: Maintain Trees

A surface fire can climb up into trees quickly. Removing branches within 2 metres from the ground can stop fires from spreading into the treetops. Always trim branches that overhang your roof.

You can prune dead branches at any time of the year, but it is best to prune coniferous trees in the late winter when they are dormant. Prune close to the tree trunk, but not so close it will damage the main trunk or bark of the tree.