The Colorado State Forest Service has been working hard on a series of projects that are restoring a healthy forest, reducing wildfire risk for communities and supporting the local economy.
This success story shows what’s possible when we invest in our forests before wildfires start. Proactive forest management works. And the CSFS and partners play a vital role in protecting communities, ecosystems and water resources from the threat of wildfire.
In Huerfano County, thoughtful planning has reduced wildfire risk and improved conditions at the Cucharas River headwaters.
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.
The Grassy Mountain Shared Stewardship project improves forest health and resilience in the San Juan Mountains.
A fuels reduction project near Bailey helps protect a critical water source for Denver’s drinking water.
Working with many partners and across boundaries on nearly 1800 acres, foresters in the Steamboat Springs Field Office have managed critical work that’s reduced wildfire risk and benefited the local economy.
The Rock Creek Mechanical Fuels Reduction Project boosts forest conditions on 767 acres in southwest Colorado.
