Fire-defensible space project on 19 acres in the wildland-urban interface has received AAA rating from insurance agent and involved collaboration with New Mexico State Forestry Division. Focus of the project involved selective thinning, especially of poor condition trees, while integrating Abert’s Squirrel and other wildlife habitat needs, privacy concerns, and aesthetics. Final project included use of trimmings for soil stabilization, erosion control and passive water harvesting.