Forest Transformation
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After a fire passes through the new grass has a high nutritional value.
Photo by Rhonda Spidell
Photo by Rhonda Spidell
As the rains carry ash and soil down the burned areas the streams rise and will overflows the banks of the streams.
July monsoons can create flash floods that are severe when the fire scar areas are flooded. The torrent of water brings down boulders, trees and ash.
photo by Rhonda Spidell