The mission of the Colorado State Forest Service is to provide for the stewardship of forest resources and to reduce related risks to life, property and the environment for the benefit of present and future generations.

Quick Links

• Statewide Forest Resource Assessment
• Colorado Forest Health Advisory Council
• CSFS Recovery Act Information
• Colorado Forestry Legislation
• Colorado Wood Utilization & Marketing Program (CoWood)
• Forest Insects & Diseases
• Colorado Bark Beetle Mitigation Fund – Please Donate Now

Current Events & News

• Insect & Disease Quarterly Report
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• Forestry Best Management Practices to Protect Water Quality in Colorado - 2010 (461 KB PDF)
• CSFS Setting Traps for Invasive Moth Statewide
• Recent Feature Stories

Transporting Firewood Dangerous for Colorado Forests

Insects, fungi and diseases can hitch a ride on cut wood.

With fall fast approaching, firewood is on the minds of many Coloradans. Some will seek out a cord or two for winter heating, while others will load split wood into SUVs for Labor Day camping or early-autumn hunting trips. Read more

CSFS Accomplishment Highlights

CSFS 2008-2009 accomplishment report cover

The Colorado State Forest Service recently released its 2008-2009 accomplishment report, which provides a snapshot of the important forestry work that’s occurring in Colorado, and the benefits that are derived from that work. Funding received through federal grants and state legislation makes it possible for the CSFS to provide timely, relevant information and educational programs, implement forest management projects, mitigate wildfire risk, and restore Colorado’s forests for present and future generations. Read more