CSU researchers work to restore Colorado forests years after the Cameron Peak Fire

DENVER — Researchers at Colorado State University are working to bring forests back to life after the Cameron Peak Fire — the largest wildfire in Colorado’s recorded history — burned more than 200,000 acres in 2020.

A CSU team is studying how to restore the burn scar, and so far researchers are finding seedlings struggle more at lower elevations than at higher ones.

▶️ Denver7’s Claire Lavezzorio talks with a researcher on the team working to restore forests after the Cameron Peak Fire

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