One of the earliest and most visible consequences of climate change in the western United States is the rise of destructive wildfires. California has become the emblem of this crisis, but Oregon and Washington are increasingly affected as well. Homes and communities located in or near forests appear especially vulnerable. It seems intuitive to assume that forests—and the trees within them—ignite homes. Yet a growing body of post‑fire observations from landscape architects, fi

Current Wildfires Oregon and Washington State - interactive map ​ ​ LandCurrent designs wildfire smart landscapes that give your home or...

At LandCurrent, we specialize in landscape architecture and design with a focus on wildfire protection strategies for homes and...

In part due to the warming climate wildfires are becoming more prevalent every year. According to the National Interagency Fire Center...

Everyone living in the West is aware that wildfires are becoming more destructive, and they happen more frequently. Every year more homes...

How to plant an area surrounded by concrete, asphalt, and fumes from traffic, an area that is in full shade except for summer afternoons...

LandCurrent is part of the global effort to protect our planet as our home. Climate change is happening now and we see that with...

An often overlooked aspect of a firewise landscape is fencing and privacy screening. Look around, and you will see interconnected, dry...

This morning, I watched the sun come up through an orange haze. It’s fire season, and somewhere in Oregon, a family is evacuating:...

Every landscape design starts with a conversation with our clients to develop a deep understanding of what they want from their...