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Soil Erosion
Bushfires destroy vegetation, leaf litter and organic matter. As a result, the soil becomes highly vulnerable to both wind and water erosion. The lack of vegetation in catchment areas also increases the frequency and intensity of flooding.
Thunderstorms after wildfire can create very large movements of silt, gravel and even rocks. Damage is still likely to occur during winter and spring rainfall. There is not a lot that can be done to increase ground cover other than keeping stock off catchment paddocks until a grass cover is established. Consider using stock containment areas.
Temporary silt traps can be constructed out of shade cloth and steel posts above strategic dams, but large flows will wash them away filling the dam with silt. DPI can assist with advice on erosion that may occur.
