Villages After Pillaging

[Beauclerc]

I raided my neighbours province and pillaged a few of his villages. I've noticed that they are still 'scorched earth' after some time. I'm going to take this province over, is it possible to 'repopulate' and renovate these villages, or is the province permanently damaged now?

Sorry for the newbie questions.

[Elvain]

it's okay

the villages are restored after some time...

[Beauclerc]

Ah good. Thanks.