CSFS awards partners, volunteer of the year
Many thanks to the volunteers and partners who help the CSFS reach its goals of forest stewardship.
Author: Kristy Burnett
Setting the stage for a healthy, productive forest on State Trust Lands
Staff at the Colorado State Forest pooled funding to carry out a crucial forest health project on about 600 acres of State Trust Lands in southeast Jackson County.
After the Storm: A Tree Inventory in Yuma
New CSFS video shows the devastating damage sustained in Yuma, Colo., from a 45-minute storm of baseball-sized hail. Yuma resident Edna Clawson shares the deep connection she has to the trees in her yard and her concern for their future.
Eight Colorado counties receive funding to improve urban tree canopy
The CSFS will award $1.6 million for 11 projects in 8 counties across Colorado in the first round of funding for the Colorado Infrastructure Reduction Act Urban and Community Forestry grant program.
CSFS forester part of team receiving Governor’s Award for High-Impact Research
Supervisory Forester Adam Moore played a key role in the Wildfire Research team that will receive the prestigious award at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science in November.
New CSFS satellite office opens in Leadville
Residents of Leadville and Lake County now have a Colorado State Forest Service forester dedicated to their forestry needs. Starting Sept. 16, 2024, Forester Peter Albrecht will staff the one-person CSFS satellite office located on the Colorado Mountain College-Leadville.
$7.2 Million in Grant Funds Available to Reduce Wildfire Risk
Community groups, homeowner associations, utilities and non-profit organizations are just some of the groups eligible to apply for grants from the $7.2 million funding pool.
CSFS Announces New Rifle Field Office
The new Rifle Field Office allows the CSFS to address forest health concerns and reduce wildfire risk in priority areas, such as the Roaring Fork Valley, the Colorado River Valley and the White River Watershed.
Forests and Feathered Friends Right Outside Your Colorado Home
Birding is a fun, fulfilling outside activity, no matter where you live. Many Colorado birds live within city and town limits, and they offer an excellent way to connect with nature.
Arborist Appreciation Day: Meet Kamie Long
Arborist Appreciation Day is celebrated every year on June 16. Kamie Long, an arborist with the CSFS, tells us more about her journey and career.
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