Semiochemical Treatments: The Exploitation of Bark Beetle Communication for Forest Management
Semiochemicals can be important tools to monitor and control bark beetle populations as part of an integrated pest management strategy.
Tag: Forest Health
Colorado Front Range Mountain Pine Beetle Outlook: Current Conditions, Future Potential Susceptibility and Capacity to Process Impacted Volume
May 07, 2026
The CSFS used aerial survey and FIA data to examine ponderosa pine-dominant forests affected by an outbreak of mountain pine beetles in a nine-county area of the Front Range.
Review of Forest Action Plan reveals focused forest management
March 05, 2026
The Colorado State Forest Service and its partners conducted a vast majority of their forest management work in high-priority areas of the state and greatly increased the acres of forests they managed and enhanced annually from 2020 through 2024.
Denver Water and the CSFS celebrate 40 years of partnership
October 20, 2025
Denver Water and the Colorado State Forest Service have worked together to protect critical infrastructure from wildfires while supporting forest health. See all that we’ve accomplished for Colorado residents!
$7.04 million in grant funds available to reduce wildfire risk
August 01, 2025
The Forest Restoration and Wildfire Risk Mitigation grant program will accept applications from Aug. 1 to Oct. 9, 2025.
Rio Grande County project improves wildlife habitat, forest health
January 30, 2025
The Rock Creek Mechanical Fuels Reduction Project boosts forest conditions on 767 acres in southwest Colorado.
$7.2 Million in Grant Funds Available to Reduce Wildfire Risk
August 01, 2024
Community groups, homeowner associations, utilities and non-profit organizations are just some of the groups eligible to apply for grants from the $7.2 million funding pool.
Piñon Ips Bark Beetle Treatment Tips
May 23, 2024
The piñon Ips beetle (Ips confusus) poses a serious threat to piñon pine trees. Learn how to identify and treat these beetles in your trees.
Forests and Water United in the West
March 22, 2024
Healthy forests lead to healthy watersheds that provide drinking water to millions. In a changing climate, our forests need to be resilient in the face of drought, wildfire, insects and diseases to ensure water remains clean and accessible to people, wildlife and the landscape.
Healthy Wildlife, Healthy Forests Go Hand in Hand
February 29, 2024
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.