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Intermediate
SoCal Gas Pro Series – AB 1572: Tools for Converting Commercial Properties
“AB 1572: Tools for Converting Commercial Properties,” hosted by Southern …
Free
SoCal Gas Pro Series – AB 1572: Tools for Converting Commercial Properties
What you'll learn
How to identify Functional vs Nonfunctional turf in CII and HOA settings
Different strategies for different sites – alternatives to “deadscapes”
Pricing framework for CII turf conversions
Examples of successful conversions on different types of landscapes – schools, HOAs, commercial, etc.
Opportunities within the exemptions
How to maintain the landscape for long-term resilience
Free
Intermediate
SoCal Gas Pro Series – Fire-Ready Landscapes: What We are Doing Now
“Fire-Ready Landscapes: What We are Doing Now,” hosted by Southern …
Free
SoCal Gas Pro Series – Fire-Ready Landscapes: What We are Doing Now
What you'll learn
History and background of fire in urban/wildland interface areas
Determine key points of a property’s vulnerability
Understand the importance of maintaining a good soil moisture balance
Review landscape maintenance practices for protection
Plan a fire-resistant residence/landscape interface
Design a fire-resistant landscape using the Watershed Approach
Understand the additional complexities of hillside fires
Select a plant palette that minimizes the spread of fire
Additional discussion about landscape mulches and fire
