Loss of vegetation leaves land vulnerable to increased runoff, erosion, and sedimentation. It also increases weed spread and growth, degrades habitat, and impairs forest regeneration. The GREEN AGAIN campaign was started as part of a series of Fire Strong Workshops in Eastern Washington. Local community members partnered up with the Arbor Day Foundation, local Master Gardner groups, and the local Conservation District to locate and distribute trees and plants native to the area to fire impacted families for free. Additionally, when available, volunteers assisted in the planting and landscaping. An AmeriCorps NCCC Team overseen by the local Long Term Recovery Group planted large tree replacements for a State Park who lost hundreds of trees. All in all, it is really important to replant appropriate vegetation post wildfire, to mitigate noxious weed growth and soil degradation.
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