Meaning defensible space
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defensible space


An area around a structure that is cleared of trees, brush, and other potential fuel whose purpose is to slow the rate of an advancing wildfire.
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defensible space


An area either natural or manmade where material capable of causing a fire to spread has been treated, cleared, reduced, or changed to act as a barrier between an advancing wildland fire and the loss to life, property, or resources. In practice, "defensible space" is defined as an area a minimum of 30 feet around a structure that [..]
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defensible space


The set of guidelines used to design and plan settings to reduce crime. See territoriality.
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defensible space


The argument that recent housing developments lack spaces that people can identify with, survey or exert control over.
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