Greenwood Fire: Burned Forest & Wetland, Isabella

The landscape near Isabella, Minnesota, displays the aftermath of the Greenwood Fire, which occurred in August 2021. This wildfire significantly impacted the forest and wetland ecosystems within the Superior National Forest, an area adjacent to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Charred tree trunks and fallen timber stand in waterlogged ground, reflecting the fire's intensity. Despite the extensive damage, new green vegetation is beginning to emerge, marking the initial stages of ecological recovery in this northern Minnesota environment.