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Seeding to Control Weed Invasion on the Strawberry Hill Fire
Seeding to Control Weed Invasion on the Strawberry Hill Fire |
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Revegetation of the understory in burned stands may occur rapidly by natural processes, especially when the fire is not severe. In cases of intense fire, revegetation of native plants will occur slowly, leaving the site vulnerable to weed invasion and erosion. It has been recommended that: "Broad scale seeding of all burned areas is unnecessary, and inappropriate within the context of managing for a natural landscape. However, some areas may need to be seeded to address weed control, erosion control, and forage replacement concerns and to take advantage of an opportunity to improve livestock distribution and provide forage enhancement." 3 
There is a general concern that seeding non-native plant species into burned areas may ultimately affect the diversity of native understory plant species and inhibit the recovery of native shrubs that are important to wildlife (among other things). The project objectives are:
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