![]() These adaptations also contribute to regeneration following fire. Most cottonwood and willow species respond to browsing by beaver and fluvial disturbances through coppice sprouting from stems, as well as production of root suckers (Rood et al., 1994). Both sides of the river have some areas that look relatively unscathed and others where some of the trees near the river were scorched. The valley bottom has areas both burned and unburned. In this section of the river the hill sides burned severely on both sides of the river. Near the bottom of the photo is pull out and campsite 121K. It is across the river from the pull off 121J, also known by many as the Bridge Abutment Hole. The dredge pile on the south side of the river (right side as we look upstream) may have protected some vegetation from the fire. Obscured by the apparent greenery is the Reclamation Village boat launch, camping and rest room, designated as route 121I in the Boise National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map. This photo shows three of the turn outs and campsites downstream of Reclamation Village, which is at the top of the photo. But in the foreground of the photo it appears some of the hill side has some unburned areas.įurther upstream on the hill slope south of the river it appears several conifers, ponderosa pine mainly, may have survived. It came down Dixie Creek and reportedly burned some out buildings. Reportedly the fire swept into the South Fork canyon from the Dixie area on the plateau to the south. ![]() Looking upstream, the bridge over the river leads to the home on the south side of the river and the area surrounding that appears to have burned severely. It appears the South Fork road and the driveway through Rec Village served as a fire break. As are many trees, or at least the canopy is green. The single house at Reclamation Village is still standing. Looking upstream Reclamation Village at left and Anderson homestead in the middle
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