DENVER — Researchers at Colorado State University are working to bring forests back to life after the Cameron Peak Fire — the largest wildfire in Colorado's recorded history — burned more than 200,000 acres in 2020. A CSU team is studying how to restore the burn scar, and so far researchers are finding seedlings struggle more at lower elevations than at higher ones. ▶️ Denver7's Claire Lavezzorio talks with a researcher on the team working to restore forests after the Cameron Peak FireCSU researchers work to restore Colorado forests years after the Cameron Peak FireMaddie Wilson, a masters of ecology student at CSU, said the sheer scale of the fire is a major reason restoration efforts are so important. "We're hoping to see if those types of treatments actually do benefit planted seedlings," Wilson said. Colorado State UniversityWilson said water is among the most critical reasons to prioritize forest restoration.