RANCHO SANTA FE, Calif. – In an effort to protect lives and property, the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District (RSFFPD) is vigorously working to eliminate hazardous trees within the district and bring properties within compliance of existing fire codes. Over the last few years, the fire district has seen a dramatic increase in the amount of the tree mortality, brought on by prolonged drought, insect infestation, and disease. These changes have led to an increased fire hazard that threatens homes and communities within the fire district boundaries. Within the last few months, tree mortality has skyrocketed and the problem in the eucalyptus forest has become very evident. READ MORE BY DOWNLOADING HERE