What
We Do
The Colorado State Forest Service
Volunteer Program provides opportunities for people
to learn about forestry and natural resources
issues through experiential learning.
One Vision for the program is to
garner public understanding of forestry’s
role and value in a healthy environment.
Our Mission is to achieve stewardship
of Colorado’s environment through forestry
outreach and service. We provide stewardship opportunities
in rural and urban settings to mitigate the damaging
effects of wildfire, insects, disease, wind, water,
and people. Additionally, volunteer opportunities
are organized to convey how the Colorado State
Forest Service serves Colorado residents and facilitates
responsible land management.
Volunteers are involved in many
aspects of our State Forest Service efforts including,
but not limited to: wildfire and fuels mitigation;
education and public awareness; urban forestry;
tree plantings; trail design and construction;
watershed protection; insect and disease assistance;
and general community and/or landowner assistance.
The Colorado State Forest Service
has different levels of volunteer commitment.
There are short term projects, group projects,
or one-time special projects. We encourage all
volunteers to participate in our Volunteer Forest
Steward program. This program focuses on training
and education and includes an initial 6-8 hour
training course. This course includes:
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A general history about the
Colorado State Forest Service. (Who we are)
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Trees 101 – an introductory
tree course.
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The art and science of public
relations- volunteers as ambassadors.
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An introduction and discussion
about forest ecology and forest management.
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