Tribal heritage and collaborative forest stewardship
National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated every November. Explore how the CSFS collaborates with tribes to steward Colorado’s forests.
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Healthy watersheds need active forest management
Colorado’s year-round wildfire season threatens water quality, human health and economy. To protect Colorado’s drinking water, we use active forest management by collaborating with partnerships to promote resilient forests for the future of our watersheds.
Forest Management Protects Water Resources Near Bailey
The CSFS completed a 299-acre project treating unhealthy and overstocked stands to protect critical infrastructure that provides clean drinking water to 1.8 million people.
Resident’s wildfire preparation helped home survive Alexander Mountain Fire
Christina Burri’s proactive steps enabled firefighters to save her home from wildfire.
After the Storm: CSFS Interns Assess Tree Damage in Small Colorado Community
An intense hailstorm in May 2024 damaged hundreds of trees in Yuma, Colorado. CSFS interns completed a storm damage inventory to help begin the process of recovery.
Piñon Ips Bark Beetle Treatment Tips
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Forests and Water United in the West
Healthy forests lead to healthy watersheds that provide drinking water to millions. In a changing climate, our forests need to be resilient in the face of drought, wildfire, insects and diseases to ensure water remains clean and accessible to people, wildlife and the landscape.
Delegation to Finland Inspires Climate Conversations, Collaboration
New podcast episode shares how Colorado and Finland are shaping global sustainability and forestry conversations
Harvesting the Colorado Capitol Holiday Tree
CSFS foresters selectively cut and deliver the State Capitol holiday tree every year.
Wood Is Good: Embracing Forest Products
National Forest Products Week celebrates the important role of forests in our environments and economies.
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