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  • To review the effectiveness and costs of post-fire soil erosion mitigation treatments.
  • To assess the cost-effectiveness (CE) of various treatments in reducing soil loss.

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  • Compiled data from 63 field studies across the USA, Spain, Portugal, and Canada.
  • Analyzed treatment types, materials, and countries to determine CE (cost per Mg of soil loss prevented).

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  • Protective ground covers, particularly agricultural straw mulch, demonstrated the best median CE.
  • Seeding showed good CE due to low costs, not high effectiveness; barriers had lower CE.
  • Cost-effectiveness is achieved when post-fire erosion exceeds tolerable thresholds and treatment costs are less than protected values.

Conclusions:

  • Post-fire soil erosion mitigation treatments are economically viable under specific conditions.
  • Strategic application based on risk assessment is vital for efficient resource allocation.
  • Understanding treatment CE guides effective post-wildfire land management decisions.