Wildfire effects on microbial biomass and diversity in pine forests at three topographic positions

The aim of this study was to determine microbial biomass carbon and diversity at three topographic positions (ridge, middle slope and valley bottom) at varying periods after the occurrence of wildfire. The purpose of this study was to enhance knowledge on the microbiological status of post‐fire sites for a better estimate of the success of their restoration. Results showed that the biomass carbon and microbial diversity were affected by fire: the averages of the burnt plots were