Northwest Defensible Space & Tree Service

06/14/2026

Have you noticed more pine trees turning yellow or dying around Garden Valley? It could be Mountain Pine Beetle activity. These boring beetles are going to be on the move as temperatures rise. Early action makes a big difference.

Come join us for a community class all about these beetles. We will provide information on how to spot them, what you can do to slow their spread, and prevention methods.
We will provide resources, handouts, and snacks!

We hope to see you there.

04/24/2026

04/01/2026

No April fools joke here! ​The forecasts are in,
Low snowpack + early melt = a high-risk summer. We’re helping neighbors get their defensible space dialed in before the humidity drops in May.
​Let’s protect the forest and your home. Schedule your assessment today and let’s get this knocked out.

03/26/2026

The Idaho Department of Lands is urging landowners to take care of downed trees in order to prevent bark beetle infestations. https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/idaho-department-of-lands-urges-landowners-remove-downed-trees-prevent-bark-beetle-outbreaks/293-4c1a6c24-14cc-435f-864e-3dd58ab8388e?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KTVB

03/22/2026

03/21/2026

National Fire News: March 20, 2026. The National Preparedness Level has increased to 2 (PL 2) as fire activity begins to expand across multiple geographic areas.

This step reflects a familiar seasonal shift. In both February and March, PL 2 has historically marked the point where activity becomes more coordinated at a national level, even if overall demand for resources remains manageable.

More NFN: https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn

03/19/2026

BOISE COUNTY PLEASE SIGN UP FOR ALERTSENSE NOTIFICATIONS to recieve emergency notifications.

Link Here: https://public.alertsense.com/signup/?regionid=1163

Signing up for emergency notifications is crucial for receiving timely, actionable information during crises—such as wildfires, floods, or police activity—which can save lives and allow for safer, faster evacuations. These systems provide targeted alerts to your phone for your specific location, ensuring you are informed even if you are not watching TV or listening to the radio.

Key Reasons to Sign Up for Emergency Alerts:
Immediate Life-Saving Information: Alerts provide critical, real-time details about imminent threats (e.g., severe weather, hazardous material releases) and instruct you on necessary actions, such as taking shelter or evacuating.

Geographically Targeted Alerts: Systems like Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) (automatic) and local Alertsense systems (via sign-up) send messages specific to your immediate area, making them highly relevant to your safety.

Safety Outside the Home: You receive alerts wherever you are, including when you are commuting, shopping, or in a new location.

Situational Awareness: They help you stay informed before, during, and after a disaster, allowing you to make quick decisions.

While some alerts are automatic (WEA), signing up for local, county-level alerts is recommended to ensure you receive community-specific notifications directly to your phone, email, or via text.

03/18/2026

A message from the Boise County Noxious W**d Department 👍