How to water your trees this winter
January 30, 2026
During winter dry spells, it’s critical to water trees so they can survive into spring.
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Wildfire mitigation planning begins amid mountain pine beetle outbreak in Front Range forests
December 16, 2025
Colorado State Forest Service experts joined Gov. Jared Polis on Monday to announce increased wildfire mitigation and other efforts to protect Colorado forests and communities amid a mountain pine beetle outbreak that is killing trees, which could fuel extreme fires along the Front Range.
Fighting wildfires before they start in Southern Colorado
November 7, 2025
In Huerfano County, thoughtful planning has reduced wildfire risk and improved conditions at the Cucharas River headwaters.
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