Fire Ecology: Post-Fire Regeneration

Theodore Payne Foundation's Director of Horticulture Tim Becker shares the natural process of ecological recovery in a post-fire landscape in Topanga, CA.
Wildfire is an inherent part of life in Southern California. It is both an essential element of our local ecology that contributes to the rich biodiversity of the region as well as a very real and dangerous threat. Fire has been part of this land for millions of years, but during the past century, its frequency has increased due to climate change and a growing population. As we adjust to this new reality, we are learning from scientists, researchers, firefighters, and those with Traditional Ecological Knowledge about the ways that we can work together to create wildfire resilient communities.
To learn more, check out these links:
Rethinking Wildfire Resilience bit.ly/3OEKINY
Digital Guide Download bit.ly/39W416N
or stop by our headquarters in Sun Valley to pick-up a free copy.
For more information on classes and resources contact us at [e-mail].
This program was made possible in part by Edison International.
Video: Marie Astrid Gonzalez & Hannah Perez
Photography: Marie Astrid Gonzalez, Tim Becker, & Hannah Perez
Editing: Bruce Guido
Project Director: Erin Johnson
Executive Editor: Evan Meyer
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[@gregorybstewart]

Great video and great content. I really appreciate the knowledge. Tim is a great instructor and his planting classes are great (I'm still up potting seedlings from May).

[@TheodorePayne]

Our pleasure!

[@danieldow3094]

Do those dormant buds retain the use of portions of the root system? I'm trying to understand how the crown cam burn and the buds can still carry on. Or was that just a separate adaptation you were highlighting?