
Reducing wildfire risk in Mesa County
Landowners and the Rifle Field Office worked together to lower the risk of wildfire over a few hundred acres of Gambel oak and serviceberry. Bonus: Deer and elk have easier access for forage and cover.

Landowners and the Rifle Field Office worked together to lower the risk of wildfire over a few hundred acres of Gambel oak and serviceberry. Bonus: Deer and elk have easier access for forage and cover.

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The Forest Restoration and Wildfire Risk Mitigation grant program will accept applications from Aug. 1 to Oct. 9, 2025.
Kristy Burnett
Communications Manager
970-491-4920
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