Fighting wildfires before they start in Southern Colorado
In Huerfano County, thoughtful planning has reduced wildfire risk and improved conditions at the Cucharas River headwaters.
Tag: Forest Management
Reducing wildfire risk in Mesa County
October 02, 2025
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.
Forestry project to protect Front Range drinking water kicks off in July
July 11, 2025
Forest health project kicks off in Colorado State Forest, near Cameron Pass.
Forest health project protects largest neighborhood in southwest Colorado
June 05, 2025
The Grassy Mountain Shared Stewardship project improves forest health and resilience in the San Juan Mountains.
Forest management in Park County has far-reaching benefits
May 16, 2025
A fuels reduction project near Bailey helps protect a critical water source for Denver’s drinking water.
Report: Outbreaks of forest pests spread during warm year
March 26, 2025
The annual forest health report assesses how insects are building populations in forests across the state and changing fuel dynamics for wildfire as they leave dead and dying trees in their wake.
CSFS celebrates 70 years of forestry
February 14, 2025
On Feb. 14, 1955, the Colorado General Assembly established the modern Colorado State Forest Service. From 7 employees in 3 districts to 170 staff members today, CSFS plays a vital role in preserving and improving Colorado’s diverse forest environments.
Setting the stage for a healthy, productive forest on State Trust Lands
November 11, 2024
Staff at the Colorado State Forest pooled funding to carry out a crucial forest health project on about 600 acres of State Trust Lands in southeast Jackson County.
Forest Management Protects Water Resources Near Bailey
September 16, 2024
The CSFS completed a 299-acre project treating unhealthy and overstocked stands to protect critical infrastructure that provides clean drinking water to 1.8 million people.
Reducing Wildland Fuels Through Pile Burning
March 15, 2024
When foresters complete forest management and fuels reduction treatments, they sometimes pile up the leftover, non-merchantable material. Trained Colorado State Forest Service personnel then burn these piles as an economical and effective method of disposing of excess wildland fire fuels.