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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A new summer internship opportunity offers real-world forestry experience for CSU students
