/categories/fire-recovery/ Recent content in Fire Recovery on Josie Lesage Hugo -- gohugo.io en Sun, 01 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000 /project/aftertheflames/ Sun, 01 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000 /project/aftertheflames/ Abstract In Southern California, where wildfires are a natural part of our ecosystem, many native plants have adaptations that allow them to recover after a burn without human intervention. But this may be changing as climate, increased urban development, and the spread of invasive species lead to more frequent wildfires. As a result, humans may need to step in more often to help landscapes recover after a fire. At the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, we’re working to better understand exactly where, how, and when to intervene in post-fire landscapes to make the greatest impact.