Protecting the soil from erosion is vital for the quick restoration of the vegetation (Science Daily)

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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111222133459.htm

Reclaiming Land After a Forest Fire

ScienceDaily (Dec. 22, 2011) — Wildfires cause tragic losses to life, property, and the environment. But even after the fire rages, the damage is far from done. Without vegetation, bare, burnt soil lies vulnerable to erosion, which can impede efforts towards natural forest regeneration.

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About Willem Van Cotthem

Honorary Professor of Botany, University of Ghent (Belgium). Scientific Consultant for Desertification and Sustainable Development.
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