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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.

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#00252 Burned soils and watersheds face erosion and flooding after wildfire
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#00327 Conduct rapid post-fire erosion and watershed-risk assessments
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#00328 Apply targeted slope, sediment and water protection
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#00254 Communities rebuild the same wildfire vulnerability after disaster
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#00332 Require wildfire-resilient reconstruction standards
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#00333 Support relocation from indefensible wildfire sites
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#00334 Provide long-term health, livelihood and mental-health recovery
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#00329 Monitor natural post-fire recovery before intervening
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#00330 Retain appropriate burned wood and habitat structures
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#00331 Use climate-adapted diverse restoration where recovery needs help
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