San Luis Valley Health becomes Colorado’s first Healthcare Tree Campus
Colorado State Forest Service staff helped San Luis Valley Health receive the first Healthcare Tree Campus designation in Colorado from the Arbor Day Foundation.
Author: Kristy Burnett
Mitigation works: The Illinois Creek wildfire that wasn’t
This success story shows what’s possible when we invest in our forests before wildfires start. Proactive forest management works. And the CSFS and partners play a vital role in protecting communities, ecosystems and water resources from the threat of wildfire.
How to water your trees this winter
During winter dry spells, it’s critical to water trees so they can survive into spring.
Fighting wildfires before they start in Southern Colorado
In Huerfano County, thoughtful planning has reduced wildfire risk and improved conditions at the Cucharas River headwaters.
Emerald ash borer now detected in more than 20 Front Range cities
First detected in Boulder in 2013, this invasive, tree-killing beetle threatens thousands of Colorado’s ash trees.
Denver Water and the CSFS celebrate 40 years of partnership
Denver Water and the Colorado State Forest Service have worked together to protect critical infrastructure from wildfires while supporting forest health. See all that we’ve accomplished for Colorado residents!
Reducing wildfire risk in Mesa County
Landowners and the Rifle Field Office worked together to lower the risk of wildfire over a few hundred acres of Gambel oak and serviceberry. Bonus: Deer and elk have easier access for forage and cover.
Fall is ideal time to plant trees
Find the perfect tree for your property with these tree-buying tips.
$7.04 million in grant funds available to reduce wildfire risk
The Forest Restoration and Wildfire Risk Mitigation grant program will accept applications from Aug. 1 to Oct. 9, 2025.
Forestry project to protect Front Range drinking water kicks off in July
Forest health project kicks off in Colorado State Forest, near Cameron Pass.
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