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New Campaign Encourages Coloradans to Prepare for Wildfire
To encourage residents to prepare for wildfire, local, state and federal entities that manage wildfires in Colorado will launch a new public outreach campaign called Live Wildfire Ready.
Inconspicuous: A Photo Story Exploring Urban & Community Forestry
A walk around CSU’s Fort Collins campus reveals how urban and community trees are intertwined with our lives.
Q&A with Dana Coelho, CSFS Urban and Community Forestry Program Manager
Urban and community forestry is about the relationship that we as people have with the natural world through trees where we live, work and play.
Colorado Communities Receive Millions in Funding for Forest Restoration and Wildfire Mitigation Efforts
Today, Governor Jared Polis announced awards for the 2022-2023 Forest Restoration and Wildfire Risk Mitigation grant cycle. In total, the CSFS will award $15 million to 69 applicants from 23 counties across Colorado.
CSFS Celebrates Women’s History Month
Forestry remains a male-dominated field. According to data from the 2020 US Census, women make up just 15.3% of forest and conservation workers. But the CSFS employs talented, knowledgeable and passionate women across Colorado. They work hard to protect the trees and forests across the state.
March Is Good Time to Check for Mountain Pine Beetle
March is an ideal time for landowners to check pine trees, specifically ponderosa, on their property for the presence of mountain pine beetle.
$9.5 Million Available to Colorado Local Governments to Reduce Wildfire Risk
The Colorado State Forest Service is now accepting applications for a new grant program designed to assist local governments with their established forest management and wildfire mitigation efforts.
Report: Ongoing Drought Leaves Colorado’s Forests Vulnerable to Pests, Other Health Issues
The annual forest health report, released today by the Colorado State Forest Service, details how ongoing warm temperatures and below-average precipitation create challenges for Colorado’s forests.
Partners Improve Forest Health Across Boundaries
Large-landscape projects in areas with multiple partners and stakeholders can be complicated. Learn how the Franktown Field Office’s leadership and collaboration with partners will result in treatment of approximately 700 acres, resulting in a substantially lower risk of wildfire for a rural community.
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