Resilience after the flames
This article in the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden's biannual Ironwood newsletter describes some of the ways I worked at the Garden to better understand exactly where, how, and when to interven in post-fire landscapes to make the greatest impact.
By Josie Lesage in Restoration Fire Recovery
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.
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This paper is available online here!
- Posted on:
- May 1, 2022
- Length:
- 1 minute read, 102 words
- Categories:
- Restoration Fire Recovery
- Tags:
- Restoration