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.
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Forest health projects also support industry, tourism in North Routt County
February 28, 2025
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.
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.
Sangre de Cristo Range Still Recovering From 2022 Blowdown
May 21, 2024
A powerful wind event in winter 2022 toppled trees across hundreds of acres in the Sangre de Crist Range. The downed trees and damage affected access to popular trails, forest roads and campgrounds.
Report: Forest Pests, Wildfire Concerns Persist Despite Milder Conditions in 2023
March 07, 2024
The annual forest health report details the current state of the health and condition of Colorado’s forests. Learn how the milder conditions in 2023 affected wildfire risk and forest pest activity.
Good Neighbor Authority Delivers Wildfire Reduction Help to North Routt County Residents
February 26, 2024
The GNA program lets the U.S. Forest Service enter into agreements with state forestry agencies to pool resources to complete critical, cross-boundary work that improves forest health, reduces wildfire risk and protects watersheds. In north Routt County, partnering with the CSFS helps the U.S. Forest Service access land-locked federal forest, reachable only with agreement of residents whose private lands surround it.
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.
CSU Students Thrive in Hands-On Forestry Internship
September 14, 2023
A new summer internship opportunity offers real-world forestry experience for CSU students
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
Three New Projects to Protect Water Supplies for Over a Million Coloradans
January 19, 2023
It is crucial for Colorado to protect its forested watersheds from the ever-present threat of wildfire to ensure residents and communities have water for drinking, agriculture and other uses. The Colorado Legislature recognizes this need and passed House Bill 22-1379 during the 2022 legislative session to fund projects that reduce wildfire fuels around high-priority watersheds and water infrastructure.