Controlling Soil Erosion After Wildfire and Guiding Recovery in Southern Utah

Authors

Kristina YoungFollow
Kara Dohrenwend, Rim to Rim Restoration
Matt McEttrick, Rim to Rim Restoration
Henry Grover, Southwest Fire Science Consortium

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

7-6-2023

First Page

1

Last Page

11

Abstract

Wildfire is a natural part of many ecosystems in the Four Corners region (Southern Utah, Northern Arizona, Southwest Colorado, and Northwest New Mexico). However, after decades of fire suppression, the intensity and size of wildfires is increasing. This fact sheet is intended to help those in dry, monsoonal regions understand what happens to land after a wildfire and explains the processes of soil erosion. It outlines factors that influence how wildfire can affect soils and plants and provides suggestions for reducing soil erosion when necessary. The information presented is relevant to both private landowners and public lands managers whose landscapes have been affected by wildfire.

Recommended Citation

Young, K., Dohrenwend, K., McEttrick, M., & Grover, H. (2023). Controlling soil erosion after wildfire and guiding recovery in Southern Utah [Fact sheet]. Utah State University Extension.