Colorado Forest Products™ Program
Good People. Great Products. Green Forests.
The Colorado Forest Products™ program is here to help connect our family owned forest product businesses with community members interested in purchasing a variety of products produced locally and from trees harvested right here in Colorado.
Why Buy Colorado?
Help contribute to healthy forests in Colorado by purchasing locally produced wood products. By purchasing Colorado Forest Products, you are supporting local businesses and reducing the cost of both keeping our forests green and protecting Colorado communities from wildfire.
Colorado has abundant markets for forest products, from fencing to firewood, animal bedding to beds for your home. However, 90% of the forest products purchased by Coloradans are imported to our state. Purchasing Colorado Forest Products helps with:
- Reducing fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse emissions from transportation
- Retaining dollars in Colorado
- Increasing job creation and retention in Colorado’s rural communities
- Increasing opportunities to improve forest health and reduce the threat of wildfire
Take some time today to search businesses near you that can provide you with products harvested right from our backyard!
The Colorado Forest Products™ program gladly partners with Colorado Proud™ advocating the benefits of buying locally.
What is the Colorado Forest Products™ Program?
The Colorado Forest Products™ (CFP) Program is a companion campaign to Colorado Proud™ and results in increased awareness about Colorado’s forest and wood products industry by:
- Promoting the use of Colorado wood in new and existing markets
- Encouraging the development of businesses dedicated to the use of Colorado wood
- Educating Colorado citizens on the economic, environmental and social consequences that imported wood has on our state’s economy
- Informing consumers about the benefits of buying wood products from Colorado growers, manufacturers and retailers
More than 140 businesses in our state manufacture products made from Colorado wood.
Joining CFP™
To join CFP™, members must certify that at least 50 percent of all wood products produced are derived from public or private forests in Colorado as a result of forest management activities. There is no cost to join the program. Members receive:- A trademarked digital membership logo for use on marketing materials, website and products packaging, etc.
- A no-cost listing of their business in the Colorado Forest Products™ database
- Access to technical and business assistance from the Colorado Wood Utilization and Marketing business consultants and staff
- Up-to-date information about news and events going on around the state
Current CFP™ Members
- Private landownwers
- Fuel and firewood producers
- sawmill owners and operators
- Specialty wood product producers
- Colorado native tree dealers
- Wood products retailers
Become a Business Member
Are you a business located in Colorado and using Colorado wood?
It takes just a few minutes to fill out your online profile. Once you click “Submit”, your profile will be sent for review. Once your business is approved, you will receive an email to review your online profile and information on how to access to the CFP™ logos, which you can use on your products to help promote the great things your business is doing with the Colorado Forest Products™ program! Join CFP™ Now!Questions? Contact
Tim Reader tim.reader@colostate.edu Phone: (970) 247-5250Benefits of Joining CFP™
Members Receive:
- A trademarked digital membership logo for use on marketing materials, website and products packaging, etc.
- A no-cost listing of their business in the Colorado Forest Products™ database and the Colorado Proud™ directories
- Access to technical and business assistance from the Colorado Wood Utilization and Marketing business consultants and staff
- Up-to-date information about news and events going on around the state
How Do I Become a Member of CFP™?
To join CFP™, members must certify that at least 50 percent of all wood materials used in processing and manufacturing are derived from public or private forests in Colorado as a result of forest management activities. There is no cost to join the program. To get started, click the “Join CFP™ Now!” button above.Who Should Consider Joining CFP™?
Examples of current membership include, but are not limited to:- Private landowners who sell wood generated from their forest management activities
- Fuel and firewood producers
- Sawmill owners and operators
- Log home builders
- Specialty wood product producers
- Colorado native tree dealers
- Wood furniture companies
- Shavings, chips and sawdust producers