On Tue, 29 Sep 2020 at 10:11, Warin <[email protected]> wrote: > > Of what use is the data to mappers and/or data consumers? > > For mappers it may help to know what areas require remapping (buildings > etc). > > Data consumers? I would think the local authorities already have the fire > area well mapped form more current information than OSM has. > Some people go for walks/hikes through forested areas. In the case of the California fires, some routes throuegh burned areas are unsafe because the ground is subject to slippage and will be for many years. At the very least a temporary change to the routes themselves is required. But even where the routes themselves are safe, some will have vistas of undamaged trees whilst others will have vistas of burned-out trees. Some hikers may wish to choose their route based upon what will be visible.
California isn't Australia. It takes many years to recover from fires. Around 6 or 7 years. -- Paul
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