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Dixie Fire Severity – 8/12/2021

May 10, 2022August 13, 2021 by Zeke Lunder

We use the term ‘fire severity’ to describe a fire’s level of impact on the vegetation, soil, and overall ecology of a place. High severity isn’t always bad – some ecosystems like chaparral are well-suited to it. You can really go down a rabbit hole on this topic, and every place is different in what … Read more

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