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Reestablishing Pastures and Hay Meadows - Introduction

Key Points

Wildfire can provide an opportunity to improve forages or hayfields.

Most of the techniques that apply to cropland apply to forage reseeding after wildfire.

Steep areas will likely need immediate attention.

Improved forage species should be selected based upon on site conditions and specific needs.

Care should be taken to prevent or minimize weed infestations.

By Dennis Cash, Extension Forage Specialist, Montana State University

Wildfires have been prevalent in the western U.S., and much money and effort is being spent to recover from fire damage. Occasional fire and frequent drought cycles in the West have been a major historical influence on the types and condition of vegetation in our forests, intermountain meadows and rangelands.

This section specifically addresses the major considerations for reseeding and re-establishment of desired forage species after fire.