A Remote Sensing Framework for Assessing Wildfire Chronosequence and Ecosystem Recovery.

Wildfires are transformative disturbances that reshape ecosystems, affecting vegetation, soil properties, and biodiversity. Understanding post-fire recovery is critical for managing resilient landscapes, especially as climate change intensifies fire frequency and severity. Our research presents a comprehensive methodological framework to evaluate wildfire impacts and recovery of soils and vegetation over a 23-year chronosequence using remote sensing validated in the field [1]. This study’s innovative integration of geospatial technologies with ecological fieldwork contributes to wildfire science and has implications for forest management.