<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Ecosystems may face significant impacts as a result of climate-related alterations in disturbances, including fire, invasive species, and severe weather events (Dale et al. 2001; Seidl et al. 2017). Although disturbances are primary drivers of many ecosystems, changes in disturbance frequency, severity, extent, or duration may have important implications for the carbon balance of many forest ecosystems (Williams et al. 2016). Although many disturbances are not possible to predict, land managers can increase the preparedness of ecosystems for large and severe disturbance and prioritize rapid response to mitigate impacts on carbon. Adequate planning in advance of disturbance may facilitate earlier or more flexible response and prevent maladaptive responses that reduce or delay carbon recovery rates. This strategy involves consideration of various approaches that enhance the recovery of ecosystems, augmenting the ability of plant communities to initiate carbon sequestration quickly following disturbance. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>