This paper explores a decade-long study examining the lasting impacts of post-fire land management techniques in a Colorado forest. Specifically, it investigates how biochar and wood mulch amendments, applied after a severe wildfire in 2010, have influenced soil properties and the recovery of understory vegetation up to 2023. The research compares areas treated with biochar, wood mulch, a combination of both, and untreated control plots to assess the long-term effectiveness of these rehabilitation strategies in a fire-prone ecosystem facing challenges like low conifer regeneration potentially exacerbated by climate change and past bark beetle infestations. The study aims to inform land managers about sustainable approaches for promoting soil and vegetation recovery following severe disturbances.
