Kristy Burnett
Communications Manager
(970) 491-4920
Kristy.Burnett@colostate.edu
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.
The GNA program lets the U.S. Forest Service enter into agreements with state forestry agencies to pool resources to complete critical, cross-boundary work that improves forest health, reduces wildfire risk and protects watersheds. In north Routt County, partnering with the CSFS helps the U.S. Forest Service access land-locked federal forest, reachable only with agreement of residents whose private lands surround it.
The Colorado State Forest Service is now accepting applications for the new Wildfire Mitigation Outreach grant program. Local governments, Tribal agencies or programs, or nonprofit organizations may apply for a grant to support outreach among landowners in high wildfire hazard …
Volunteers help extend the mission of the CSFS throughout Colorado. 2023’s Volunteer of the Year enthusiastically and creatively shares her knowledge and love of trees and forests with Colorado’s youth.
CSFS foresters selectively cut and deliver the State Capitol holiday tree every year.
Carolina Manriquez, lead forester in the Steamboat Springs Field Office, was recognized for her years of dedication to science-based application of forestry.
With the help of multiple partners, the Colorado State Forest Service led an effort that drastically improved forest conditions at Poncha Pass in southwest Colorado. See how they made it happen.
National Forest Products Week celebrates the important role of forests in our environments and economies.
It’s common for evergreen trees in Colorado to show some fading yellow or brown needles in October. Learn the difference between the natural shedding process and an insect infestation.
Roger Dev and Marolyn Kvols spend their weekends planting trees, providing habitat for wildlife and creating a beautiful landscape northwest of Fort Collins. For their efforts, Roger and Marolyn are Colorado’s Tree Farmers of the Year!
