$7.2 Million in Grant Funds Available to Reduce Wildfire Risk
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.
Tag: Forest Health
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.
Harvesting the Colorado Capitol Holiday Tree
December 06, 2023
CSFS foresters selectively cut and deliver the State Capitol holiday tree every year.
Progress at Poncha Pass
October 25, 2023
With the help of multiple partners, the Colorado State Forest Service led an effort that drastically improved forest conditions at Poncha Pass in southwest Colorado. See how they made it happen.
Wood Is Good: Embracing Forest Products
October 18, 2023
National Forest Products Week celebrates the important role of forests in our environments and economies.
Ask a Forester: Are Fading Evergreen Needles Normal in the Fall?
October 11, 2023
It’s common for evergreen trees in Colorado to show some fading yellow or brown needles in October. Learn the difference between the natural shedding process and an insect infestation.
Expect Vibrant Fall Colors in Colorado This Year
September 07, 2023
“We’re going into this season looking really good; the aspen stands are greener than I’ve seen in quite some time, and it looks like everything’s setting up perfectly to have a really good aspen show across much of the state,” said Dan West, an entomologist for the Colorado State Forest Service.
Restoring Poncha Pass: Safeguarding Communities from Wildfire
August 17, 2023
When insect outbreaks devastate an entire forest, a collaborative response helps reduce wildfire risk for residents in the wildland-urban interface