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

Wild Spotter Invasive Species Ambassador Training Course
Coeur d’Alene Golf and Spa Resort
December 5, 2023 (All day) to December 7, 2023 (All day)

Phenology of Fire: Listening to the Plants and Animals
January 18, 2024 11:00 am to 12:30 pm PST

NAFRI Agency Administrator February Workshop
National Interagency Prescribed Fire Training Center
February 1, 2024 (All day) to February 6, 2024 (All day)