Restoration and Rehabilitation Portal

Definition: Restoration - An intentional activity that initiates or accelerates the recovery of an ecosystem's health, integrity and sustainability. Rehabilitation - The activities necessary to repair damage or disturbance caused by wildfire or suppression activity.
(Society for Ecological Restoration / National Wildfire Coordinating Group /Fire Research And Management Exchange System)

Postfire rehabilitation refers to the emergency measures taken to mitigate potentially deleterious effects that can occur immediately after a wildfire. Postfire restoration generally refers to the long-term efforts to restore habitat quality, resilience, and productivity, including activities such as tree planting, noxious weed control, fuel reduction, and riparian restoration.

Upcoming Events

Quebec RE3 Conference: From Reclaiming to Restoring and Rewilding
Québec City Convention Centre
June 11, 2023 (All day) to June 15, 2023 (All day)

2023 North American Prairie Conference
Meadows Events Center
June 25, 2023 (All day) to June 29, 2023 (All day)

2023 Interior Highlands Shortleaf Pine Initiative (IHSPI) Summit
Missouri Department of Conservation Ozark Regional Office
July 25, 2023 (All day) to July 27, 2023 (All day)