2010 Forestry Legislation in Colorado
The state of Colorado values healthy, resilient forest landscapes and is willing to invest state funds in the stewardship of these resources.
CSFS & Forestry Legislation
On Sept. 1, 2010, a legislative tour took place at the YMCA of the Rockies Snow Mountain Ranch near Fraser, Colorado.
2010 Forestry Legislation Summary
| Bill Number | Bill Name | Bill Summary |
|---|---|---|
| SB 046 |
Boundaries of Forest Improvement Districts | Allows for the creation of a forest improvement district whose boundaries do not necessarily coincide with a county or municipality. Further, the district boundary may consist of noncontiguous tracts or parcels of property. |
| SB 102 |
State Forester Prescribed Fire Certification Standards | Requires the Colorado State Forest Service to establish standards for training and certification of prescribed fire users. |
| SB 177 | Promote Biomass Energy Development | Requires biomass energy facilities to be valued for the purpose of property taxation in the same manner in which wind or solar energy facilities are valued. Provides a property tax exemption for forestry equipment that is used in the production of woody biomass. Designates silviculture as an agricultural practice for tax purposes. |
| SJR 037 | Colorado Forest Products | Recognizes the economic and environmental importance of Colorado's forests. |
| HB 1071 | Elimination of the Forestry Experience Requirement | Eliminates the requirement that persons employed in a technical forestry capacity by the Board of Governors of the Colorado State University system have at least two years of experience in forest practice. |
| HB 1131 | Colorado Kids Outdoor Grant Program | Provides grants for programs that allow Colorado youth to participate in outdoor activities in the state, including but not limited to, programs that emphasize the environment and experiential, field-based learning. |
| HB 1223 | Sunset Repeal Forestry Advisory Board | Allows for the repeal of the seven-member Forestry Advisory Board. In 2008, Governor Ritter created the 24-member Colorado Forest Health Advisory Council to provide input and guidance on Colorado forest policy, making the board redundant. |
| HJR 1024 | Bark Beetle Wood Industry Incentives | Supports bark beetle mitigation efforts, and develops marketing and incentive programs; encourages development of properly sized, sustainable wood industries. |