Deforestation and reforestation in a world hotspot of fire-driven forest loss: trends in California conifer forests 1991–2023

Author:
Hugh Safford & Joseph Stewart

Year Published:
2026

Resource Type:
Peer-Reviewed Publications

Resource Description:
Peer-reviewed publication quantifying reforestation needs across California, 1991 - 2023. Describes how field data were used to refine the POSCRPT tool model. Proposes reforestation needs in three-tiered priority bins, with moderate priority considering just burn severity, and high and acute priority tiers considering the combination of burn severity and natural regeneration potential. Presents results in terms of forest types as well as seed zones.


Primary Reforestation Topic(s)
Climate Adaptation, Natural Regeneration

Land Ownership
Public Lands, Private Industrial Lands, Private Non-Industrial Lands

Region(s)
California