The Burdoin Fire occurred in mid-July between Bingen and Lyle, WA, and many in our local communities were severely impacted. The Friends of Columbia Gorge are support restoration of the impacted areas.
As the larger area grapples with the full impact and extent of the fire, we are also turning some of our attention to landscape recovery. This fall and winter, seeding will occur in the Coyote Wall area, where invasive weed pressure is high. We expect a healthy return of native plants, which are adapted to fire and generally respond well. However, many non-native plants in this area are also fire resilient. Our goal is to increase the presence of native species to bolster the existing seed bank and outcompete non-natives. As we hike into the restoration site, we will discuss burn severity and the impacts on oaks, grasses, and wildflowers from an ecological lens.
Each stewardship day will begin at Coyote Wall Trailhead and we will then caravan to the priority area for the day either along the Coyote Wall trail or up Courtney Rd.
Physical description: At the restoration site, volunteers will choose to carry a bucket with seed to spread or wear seeders (aka"belly grinders") like a backpack across your chest. Seeders weigh about 12 lbs when full. We will be seeding off trail on open sloped terrain.
Site hazards/awareness: There is some poison oak on site we will identify and avoid.
Location We'll meet at the main Coyote Wall Trailhead. There is a vault toilet on site.
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This project is in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.