Blue Mountains rainforests haven't recovered five years after Black Summer fires
Research tracked 760 forest sites across the Greater Blue Mountains. It found rainforests showed no recovery from 2019-20 fires. This happened despite three years of above-average rainfall.
Why it mattersThe finding shows that rainfall alone cannot restore fire-damaged ecosystems. Different forest types need different recovery conditions.
AustraliaAs Australia faces increasing megafires from climate change, understanding why some ecosystems cannot recover after burning will shape future restoration strategies.
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