What is "Ornamental landscaping"?
Ornamental landscaping: Decorative plants growing within a tended garden or yard which are appropriately irrigated, maintained and located to provide aesthetic decoration and functional utility, such as privacy screening, shade, weed suppression and erosion control. The use of fire-resistant plants and the removal of fire hazardous vegetation will enhance fire safety.

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1. What are "Very High Fire Hazard Severity (VHFHS) Zones"?
2. What is meant by the term "defensible space"?
3. What are fire resistant plants?
4. What is considered "Fire hazardous vegetation"?
5. What is "Ornamental landscaping"?
6. What is a "Firebreak"?
7. What is a fuel break?