Poor post-fire recovery compounds wildfire disasters
#00236
After fire, poorly targeted logging, planting and reconstruction can worsen erosion, water damage, biodiversity loss and future exposure while overlooking natural regeneration and long-term health.
#00330Retain appropriate burned wood and habitat structures
Leave standing and fallen burned material where it supports habitat, soil and regeneration without creating unacceptable safety or fire risk.
#00329Monitor natural post-fire recovery before intervening
Track vegetation, soil, habitat and invasive species after fire so restoration is used where natural recovery is inadequate rather than by default.
#00331Use climate-adapted diverse restoration where recovery needs help
Restore sites that are not recovering with diverse, locally appropriate species and structures suited to plausible future climate and fire regimes.