FireSmart by Ascent – Defensible Space Landscaping for South Vancouver Island

As wildfires become more common on the South Island, proactive landscaping isn’t just about beauty—it’s about protection. FireSmart by Ascent is a specialized service that helps homeowners reduce fire risk by creating defensible space around homes, outbuildings, and natural areas.

We work with South Island properties to develop low-fuel landscapes—clean, functional outdoor spaces that resist ignition and give firefighters room to defend your home if needed.

Why FireSmart Landscaping Matters More Than Ever

Climate change is making our fire seasons longer, hotter, and more unpredictable. While South Vancouver Island has been spared the worst so far, the region’s dense tree cover, dry summers, and rural properties make it increasingly vulnerable.

Creating a FireSmart landscape is one of the most effective things a homeowner can do to:

• Protect structures from ignition
• Give fire crews access and defensible space
• Reduce stress during peak fire season
• Safeguard family, animals, and long-term property value

What FireSmart by Ascent Includes

This isn’t a one-size-fits-all service. We tailor every FireSmart plan to your property’s topography, vegetation, and layout. Our work includes:

Zone 1 (0–1.5m from home)

• Removal of flammable groundcover or mulch
• Pruning low branches and shrubs
• Cleaning gutters and roof lines
• Strategic replacement with fire-resistant plants

Zone 2 (1.5–10m from home)

• Thinning trees and spacing crowns
• Removing ladder fuels (vegetation that allows fire to climb into trees)
• Clearing invasive species like broom, blackberry, and spurge laurel
• Trimming hedges and managing shrub density

Zone 3 (10–30m and beyond)

• Forest floor cleanup and fuel break creation
• Selective tree removal for spacing
• Invasive underbrush control
• Optional trail access and maintenance for emergency egress

All debris is removed or chipped on-site. Our team arrives uniformed, insured, and ready to execute the plan without disturbing your home or lifestyle.

Licensed. Local. Quietly Professional.

Ascent Yard Care is trusted across the South Island for:

• Clean, discreet, highly skilled crews
• In-depth plant knowledge for ecological and fire safety decisions
• Licensed herbicide application, where appropriate
• Full green waste removal—we leave no mess behind
• Fast, photo-based quoting or on-site consultations

We work on acreages, farms, equestrian properties, forested lots, and rural homes throughout South Vancouver Island—from Metchosin and Sooke to Cobble Hill, Mill Bay, and North Saanich.

Who This Is For

• Homeowners with wooded or overgrown properties
• Properties adjacent to crown land or natural forest
• Families who want peace of mind during fire season
• Strata or community-managed lands seeking a FireSmart compliance plan
• Anyone looking to maintain natural beauty while reducing wildfire risk

Book Your FireSmart Property Assessment Today

We’re now scheduling FireSmart property assessments and defensible space cleanups across the South Island.

Send us a few photos or request a walk-through. We’ll build a clear, customized plan to reduce fire risk—while preserving the look and feel of your landscape.

FireSmart by Ascent – Defensible Space Landscaping for South Vancouver Island

Clean. Skilled. Trusted. Prepared.