Sampling Soil 1-year after the 2021 Dixie Fire
Detailed Description
Two USGS scientists preparing to collect soils and measuring infiltration to quantify microbial, biogeochemical, and hydrological recovery 1 year after the 2021 Dixie Fire. They have been seasonally measuring soil recovery at 11 sites within the footprint of the Dixie Fire.
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