Restoring Colorado’s Forests Fund (RCFF) is a donor-funded program established to provide no-cost seedlings to landowners whose properties have been impacted by wildfires and other natural disasters. Reforestation helps to protect water supplies, reduce flooding and erosion and restore wildlife habitat.

Restoration is increasingly important considering the growing frequency, size, and severity of disturbances such as forest fires. Active reforestation is important in Colorado because natural regeneration is often hindered by the loss of mature trees and their seeds, poor soil conditions, and the impacts of climate change.

Landowners in Colorado are encouraged to apply for no-cost seedlings during the annual application period, which is open from June 1 to Sept. 30.

Applicants must have previously forested land impacted by natural disasters such as wildfires and will be ranked based on CSFS forester evaluations. Priority ranking will be given to applications that best convey soil, water quality and wildlife habitat improvements and provide the greatest public benefit. Please reach out to your local CSFS field office to connect with one of our foresters before applying.

Every $2 donation to the fund pays for one seedling, and every $300 restores one acre of burned forest. Visit the donation page if you would like to support reforestation through the RCFF program.

Send inquiries and request an application through [email protected].