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CSU researchers work to restore Colorado forests years after the Cameron Peak Fire
Colorado State University researchers are studying forest restoration after the Cameron Peak Fire, the largest wildfire in Colorado's history, which burned over 200,000 acres in 2020. The team is analyzing seedling survival challenges, particularly at lower elevations, and testing treatments like nitrogen supplements and hydrogel to improve reforestation success. Their work aims to guide land managers in prioritizing areas for replanting while preserving naturally regenerating regions.
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