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Five years after the devastating Caldor Fire, crews have planted a quarter million seedlings across California's Eldorado National Forest this year alone. The massive restoration effort is bringing new life to burn scars while creating forests more resilient to future wildfires.
Five years after the devastating Caldor Fire scorched California's Eldorado National Forest, a massive reforestation effort is bringing the landscape back to life. Teams have planted a quarter million seedlings this year alone, including 50,000 at a beloved ski resort.
After community concerns, the U.S. Forest Service is skipping herbicides for the next two years in its massive Lake Tahoe reforestation project. The agency will rely on hand thinning and mechanical methods to restore 11,700 acres burned in the 2021 Caldor Fire.