You can have both. See the useful links at the bottom of this page [0], here [1], and here [2]. It requires ingenuity and discipline to maintain a S.A.F.E. zone

You can have both. See the useful links at the bottom of this page [0], here [1], and here [2]. It requires ingenuity and discipline to maintain a S.A.F.E. zone, but it’s not impossible. I remember reading but can not find a link about how people experimented with different landscape strategies (I think in Canada?) to see which techniques worked best. The best strategies were able to withstand the worst varieties of fires. In short, “we” know what works, but applying the knowledge is expensive and works only for individuals. It’s hard for the government to compel people living in wood cabins to get a metal roof and to clear a hundred foot perimeter of forest. [0]: https://www.readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/get-ready/fire-resistant-landscaping/ https://www.readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/get-re... [1]: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/platform/amp/landscaping/21015539/firesafe-landscaping-defensible-space https://www.thisoldhouse.com/platform/amp/landscaping/210155... [2]: https://www.fs.fed.us/rm/pubs_journals/2016/rmrs_2016_smith_a001.pdf https://www.fs.fed.us/rm/pubs_journals/2016/rmrs_2016_smith_...