stump grinding

• Stump grinding is the most efficient and effective method of stump removal available.  We can grind stumps 12-18” below grade. Our team will quickly grind the stump and remove the debris, or you can use the mulch on your property for gardening and landscaping.

Fire Mitigation

Protect Your Property by Creating Wildfire Defensible Space. Following one of the warmest and driest winters on record, Utah has declared a statewide drought emergency with 100% of Utah experiencing drought conditions. Peterson Tree Care can help protect your property and establish the defensible space needed under Utah’s new Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) standards (House Bill 48). We strictly adhere to the standards set by the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands (FFSL), the International Society of Arboriculture, and ANSI A300 for the expert care of your grounds.

Utah House Bill 48 Information:
Embers cause up to 90% of wildfire home ignitions. Utah HB 48 mandates properties in Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) zones maintain defensible space to achieve a “Good Rating”, lowering tax fees and protecting home insurance.

• VEGETATION STANDARDS

  Zone 0 (0–5 Feet from Home)

  • Remove all flammable plants, including bushes, shrubs, and grasses.
  • Replace mulch and bark with gravel, rock, or pavers.
  • Clear all tree branches that overhang roofs or touch siding.
  • Remove dry leaves and pine needles from gutters, roofs, decks, and other surfaces.

  Zone 1 (5–30 Feet from Home)

  • Prune tree branches up to 8 feet from the ground to eliminate ladder fuels.
  • Thin tree canopies so crowns do not touch or tightly interlock.
  • Remove deadwood from trees and reduce fire fuel throughout the area.
  • Move firewood piles and propane tanks outside this zone.

  Firewise Approved Plants (5–30 Feet)

  Trees

  • Quaking Aspen
  • Rocky Mountain Maple
  • Gambel Oak

  Flowers

  • Columbine
  • Coral Bells
  • Blanketflower
  • Hostas

  Shrubs

  • Kinnikinnick
  • Creeping Mahonia
  • Woods’ Rose
  • Stonecrop

  Ground Cover

  • Well-irrigated green turf and grass layouts

HOME HARDENING STANDARDS

• Screen attic, crawlspace, and eave vents with 1/4″ or 1/8″ metal mesh.
• Maintain Class A fire-rated roofing materials such as shingles, metal, tile, or slate.
• Install metal gutter guards to prevent debris accumulation.
• Use double-pane or multi-pane tempered glass windows.
• Choose fire-resistant siding materials such as stucco, fiber cement, stone, brick, or heavy timber.
• Enclose under-deck spaces with 1/4″ non-combustible wire mesh.
• Ensure fences and gates that connect directly to the home are metal for the first 5 feet.

Arrange a Fire Mitigation Walkthrough Today

Call: 801-224-TREE (8733)

Peterson Tree Care – Helping Utah homeowners create defensible space and reduce wildfire risk.