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Wood slash piles in Rocky Mountain National Park

The Colorado State Forest Service can help you achieve your goals.

The Colorado State Forest Service supports thousands of residents, communities and partners every year in managing Colorado’s forests. Through responsible actions grounded in science, we can steward and protect Colorado’s diverse forests and the benefits they provide.

Managing Colorado's forests

Overly dense and unhealthy forests are susceptible to destructive wildfires and outbreaks of bark beetles and other forest pests, especially in Colorado’s warm, dry climate. Different strategies and approaches are needed to manage the various types of forests in Colorado to improve their health and resilience to wildfire, insects and diseases.

Forest plans and reports

The Colorado State Forest Service provides the following plans, tools and reports for guiding forest management and stewardship in Colorado.

News about Forest Management

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