Emerald ash borer now detected in more than 20 Front Range cities
First detected in Boulder in 2013, this invasive, tree-killing beetle threatens thousands of Colorado’s ash trees.
Tag: Fort Collins
After the Storm: A Tree Inventory in Yuma
October 23, 2024
New CSFS video shows the devastating damage sustained in Yuma, Colo., from a 45-minute storm of baseball-sized hail. Yuma resident Edna Clawson shares the deep connection she has to the trees in her yard and her concern for their future.
Resident’s wildfire preparation helped home survive Alexander Mountain Fire
September 09, 2024
Christina Burri’s proactive steps enabled firefighters to save her home from wildfire.
After the Storm: CSFS Interns Assess Tree Damage in Small Colorado Community
August 12, 2024
An intense hailstorm in May 2024 damaged hundreds of trees in Yuma, Colorado. CSFS interns completed a storm damage inventory to help begin the process of recovery.
Forestry Students Calculate Economic Benefit of Campus Trees to Celebrate Arbor Day
April 18, 2024
Trees are beautiful and provide a shady spot on a summer day. They also remove pollutants from the air, store carbon and produce oxygen. For Arbor Day, CSFS Forestry Tech Elle DeWaard led an effort to put a dollar amount on the benefits of trees on CSU’s campus.
Harvesting the Colorado Capitol Holiday Tree
December 06, 2023
CSFS foresters selectively cut and deliver the State Capitol holiday tree every year.
Meet Colorado’s 2023 Tree Farmers of the Year
October 06, 2023
Roger Dev and Marolyn Kvols spend their weekends planting trees, providing habitat for wildlife and creating a beautiful landscape northwest of Fort Collins. For their efforts, Roger and Marolyn are Colorado’s Tree Farmers of the Year!
Ask a Forester: Where Do You View the Fall Colors?
September 22, 2023
CSFS foresters spend a lot of time in Colorado’s forests, so they’re the best sources for insider tips on where to view fall colors. See if you agree with their suggestions!
CSU Students Thrive in Hands-On Forestry Internship
September 14, 2023
A new summer internship opportunity offers real-world forestry experience for CSU students
CSFS Partners With the City of Fort Collins to Protect Drinking Water for Front Range Residents
July 14, 2023
The Colorado State Forest Service and the City of Fort Collins are partners on a new project to protect the source of 25 percent of the city’s drinking water.