CSFS Staff Recognized for Outstanding Work
The Colorado-Wyoming Society of American Foresters met in Loveland, Colo., on March 21, 2024, and three CSFS employees received awards for their achievements in forestry.
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Christina Burri Selected As Deputy State Forester
Christina Burri will begin this important leadership role in the Colorado State Forest Service on May 6, 2024.
Governor Polis, Colorado State Forest Service Announce 31 Wildfire Mitigation Grants
Governor Jared Polis announced awards for the 2023-2024 Forest Restoration and Wildfire Risk Mitigation grant program grant cycle. In total, the Colorado State Forest Service will award $7.2 million to 31 projects in 17 counties across Colorado.
Women Bring Skills, Passion to the CSFS
March is Women’s History Month and an excellent opportunity to learn more about the women who work in the Colorado State Forest Service across the state. Their enthusiasm for forestry, Colorado and the CSFS is contagious.
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.
Reducing Wildland Fuels Through Pile Burning
When foresters complete forest management and fuels reduction treatments, they sometimes pile up the leftover, non-merchantable material. Trained Colorado State Forest Service personnel then burn these piles as an economical and effective method of disposing of excess wildland fire fuels.
Meet the Women on the CSFS GIS Team
International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on March 8. The women on the CSFS GIS team play a huge role in keeping maps and data available to CSFS staff and partners across the state.
Delegation to Finland Inspires Climate Conversations, Collaboration
New podcast episode shares how Colorado and Finland are shaping global sustainability and forestry conversations
Report: Forest Pests, Wildfire Concerns Persist Despite Milder Conditions in 2023
The annual forest health report details the current state of the health and condition of Colorado’s forests. Learn how the milder conditions in 2023 affected wildfire risk and forest pest activity.
Healthy Wildlife, Healthy Forests Go Hand in Hand
World Wildlife Day is an annual celebration on March 3 about the connection between people and our planet’s biodiversity. Maintaining healthy forests is critical to keeping both wildlife and wildlife watchers happy.
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