Seed Recommendations After the Borel Wildfire in California
Recovering land after the Borel Wildfire? Learn which seed mixes are recommended for erosion control, weed suppression, soil stabilization, and long-term revegetation in the Havilah, California area.
Replanting After the Borel Fire: Where to Start
The first growing season matters after a wildfire. Burned ground is vulnerable to erosion, flooding, invasive weeds, and loss of forage…
Restoring the Land After the Davis Fire: Seeding Recommendations
Many landowners, ranchers, and communities in western Nevada are now dealing with challenging issues related to erosion, invasive weeds, habitat loss, and long-term land recovery as a result of the 2024 Davis Fire. While wildfire damage can appear overwhelming, proactive restoration efforts can significantly improve recovery outcomes for soil stability, pasture productivity, and ecosystem…
Seeding After the Park Fire: Where to Start With Restoration
After the Park Fire, many landowners are looking out over blackened property and asking themselves, "What now?"
The Park Fire was the biggest wildfire in California in 2024, the fourth largest in the state's history, the second largest single wildfire (as opposed to a wildfire complex, which has multiple ignition points), and the biggest fire ever started by arson in the state.
The fire…
Durkee Wildfire Restoration: Seed Recommendations for Recovery
After the 2024 Durkee Wildfire, many landowners in eastern Oregon are left with a tough question: what do you plant after a fire?
Great Basin Seed has created a recommended seed list specifically for remediation, erosion control, and long-term recovery following the fire. Proactive landowners who begin seeding projects early can help stabilize soil, reduce erosion, restore forage and…
Our Recommendation for Post-Wildfire Restoration Near Okanogan County, Washington
Great Basin Seed provides post-wildfire seed recommendations for Okanogan County, Washington. These recommendations aim to restore burned landscapes and promote healthy vegetation. The Methow Valley NRCS recommended these seed selections following the Carleton Complex fire. During the 2014 fire season, four relatively small lightning-strike fires in Washington state combined to form the…
Ruidoso Wildfire Restoration Seed: Replanting After the South Fork and Salt Fires in New Mexico
The South Fork and Salt Fires near Ruidoso, New Mexico left thousands of acres of forest, rangeland burned and vulnerable. Once vegetation is burned by wildfire the soil can quickly erode during summer monsoon storms. Lack of vegetation is a leading cause of flooding, sediment runoff, and long-term land damage.
One of the most effective ways to stabilize burned landscapes is by planting…
Restoring the Land After the Paddock Wildfire in Washington County, Idaho
The 2024 Paddock Wildfire in Washington County, Idaho damaged many landowners' pastures, leaving soil exposed and raising concerns about erosion and invasive weeds. Although wildfires are natural in many western areas, the months after a fire are crucial for land recovery. When there is no vegetation, burned landscapes are very likely to lose soil, flood, and be overtaken by invasive species.…
Milagro Kentucky Bluegrass
Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa pratensis) is a widely used turf and pasture bluegrass is used in all ecotypes with many varieties to choose from. Kentucky Bluegrass can grow anywhere from sea level to alpine zones and is very palatable. This seed withstands heavy traffic and grazing, which is one of the many reasons it is so widely used.
This plant provides a dense green sod especially…
Davis Fire Restoration Mix
Great Basin Seed has formulated a seed mixes for remediation, erosion control and beautification after the Davis fire 2024. Proactive landowners will benefit from seeding projects that provide soil cover and stabilization, improve wildlife habitat, restore pastures, and mitigate flooding. This seed mix has been formulated with ground cover and erosion control as the primary objective.
After…
Why Erosion Control Is So important After Wildfires
FLOODS FOLLOW FIRES! Replant, Regrow, and Control Erosion with Great Basin Seed Suggestions from us:
Don’t be afraid to plant a combination of natives and non-natives, or a combination of mixes. The diversity buys you a little insurance.
Premade mixes are helpful and can work well; however, if they do not meet your needs for whatever reason, please call and we will help…