Forestry project to protect Front Range drinking water kicks off in July
July 11, 2025
Forest health project kicks off in Colorado State Forest, near Cameron Pass.
Forest Management
Access educational resources and technical assistance for managing forests.
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
Forest health project protects largest neighborhood in southwest Colorado
June 5, 2025
The Grassy Mountain Shared Stewardship project improves forest health and resilience in the San Juan Mountains.
Forest management in Park County has far-reaching benefits
May 16, 2025
A fuels reduction project near Bailey helps protect a critical water source for Denver’s drinking water.