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| The steep slopes surrounding the area will have a difficult time holding soils intact until vegetation returns. Some aspen, as well as other vegetation, are already resprouting. |
Riparian areas within the Sanford perimeter will have the most difficult time recovering following the fire. Although aspen is quickly resprouting, other types of streamside vegetation will take longer to recover, and, even then, sometimes the worse damage may already be done. The Deep Creek, Pine Creek and Hunt Creek drainages were all affected by the fire, and in some cases, soils were sterilized because of high burn intensities. |
In other areas, the burned soils and ash will actually repel water, increasing erosion. Transects placed throughout the drainages will assist hydrologists in monitoring long-term effects of the Sanford Fire. |
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Aspen Resprouting
To view a short, 35 second motion video showing the aspen regeneration in Pine Creek, you can choose from two movie file sizes;
Video Viewing Instructions
Description of video clip
Jake Schoppe, Wildlife Biologist points out new aspen sprouting along Pine Creek. Biologists will continue to monitor the aspen regeneration in this area because of its value for elk and deer habitat.
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