FireSafe Berkeley Landscape Gallery

The FireSafe Landscape Gallery features real examples of fire-resistant landscaping and defensible space improvements completed by Berkeley residents. These images illustrate practical ways to reduce wildfire risk around the home while maintaining attractive, functional outdoor spaces.

Privacy Fencing - Metal and Glass

Zone 0 - Metal Art and Rocks

Zone 1 - Ground Cover, Separation, and Healthy Plants

Zone 1 - Native Plants and Rock Wall

Zone 1 - Limbed tree, Clean Ground, Rock Wall

Zone 0 - Potted Plants in Ceramic Movable Containers

Zone 1 - Metal Privacy Fence

Zone 0- Potted Plants in Movable Containers, Hardscape

Zone 1 - Metal gate and Stone Fence

Zone 0 - Metal Storage Container

Zone 0 - Stone, Concrete patio area

Zone 0 - Metal Gate

Zone 0 - Metal Table and Chairs

Zone 0 - Metal Funiture and Potted Plants in Ceramic

Zone 1 - Wood Furniture on Stone Patio

Zone 0 - Stone Statues

Have you completed FireSafe improvements to your yard?

We invite you to share photos of your project for possible inclusion in the gallery. Submissions help other Berkeley residents see what FireSafe landscaping looks like in practice and provide inspiration for their own defensible space work.
To submit photos, please email us at wilfire@berkeleyca.gov. Include your name, neighborhood, and a brief description of the improvements shown.