Vegetative Recovery after Wildfire
It’s difficult to see the rebirth of a forest after a wildfire. The speed and extent of recovery depend on the severity of the fire, when it occurred, and the plant community. Nature has equipped many plants to recover quickly from fire. The root systems of many...
Smoke and Ash on Plants
Wildfires are not only dangerous to the health of humans and animals, but also our plants. Plants’ ability to absorb carbon dioxide and expel oxygen is impacted if their pores become clogged by extended exposure to heavy smoke. Additionally, when ash settles...
Post-Fire Restoration and Rehabilitation
Depending on the severity of a wildfire, forests may need restoration and rehabilitation in order to keep the habitat balances and to avoid additional post-fire events. According to the Colorado State Forest Service, in areas that experience low-severity burns, fire...
Tips for Replanting in Burn Areas
According to the National Forest Foundation, wildfire accounts for a staggering 80 percent of restoration needs on our National Forests. But not all fire is bad. Some wildfires are relatively low severity and beneficial for a given forest type requiring little to no...
