Cordilleras Defensible Space

The project required removal of potential fire fuel along the perimeter of the project site

Cordilleras Mental Health Center, Defensible Space

Redwood City, CA

Hillside above Cordilleras Mental Health Center with Defensible Space cleared.

Project Description

Arborist Services & Construction

The Cordilleras Defensible Space Project required the removal of potential fire fuel along the perimeter of the site. ECI’s crews were able to successfully navigate hazardous site conditions, including heat, venomous snakes, poison oak, and extreme slopes. They protected critical habitat while simultaneously removing invasive plants. By working closely with the biologists on site, the ECI team was able to make modifications to support wildlife nests. They also identified rare plants that had not previously been noticed during the site inventory. This project required coordinating with multiple agencies and implementing proactive safety measures.

Plan of Cordilleras Mental Health Center grounds showing fire safety zones
ECI worker in high visibility vest and blue hardhat removing fire fuel tree limbs from Cordilleras Defensible Space
Oak woodland on Cordalleros Mental Health Center with excess fire fuel removed

Project Goals

Develop large wetland and creek mitigation site for habitat restoration and county permit requirements.

Project Services

Project Management, grading (wetland and creek development), design, planting, irrigation, contract grow of plants, maintenance.