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The original was posted on /r/Boise by /u/dancingbeetle on 2024-09-06 16:36:46+00:00.

Now that the fire has been contained, the total area burned is reported to be 540 acres. 540 acres of rare, well established, relatively healthy sagebrush steppe. When areas like this experience a fire, more likely than not, the primary vegetation that grows back are invasive grasses. After the Table Rock fire in 2016, restoration efforts were made by Boise Parks and Rec, as well as Zoo Boise, to restore the 2,500 acres of burned area with native plants.

Since the fire took place on mostly BLM land, how likely is it that the same effort will be applied to restoring this area as well? If not, what organizations can be contacted, and would be likely to pick up the project and accept donations/volunteers? This fire was a huge loss of unique habitat to not only wildlife, but to many residents who utilized the trail system in the area. It would be devastating to see it irreparably changed, and am really hoping something can be done about it.