Collaborative forest health project completed near Carter Lake
Phase 1 of the Chimney Hollow/Carter Lake Watershed Protection Project strategically thinned 60 acres of dense ponderosa pine, a crucial activity to protect water quality.
Tag: Partners
New Higher Ground Headwaters Ranch conservation easement
May 08, 2026
The CSFS and partners, including the U.S. Forest Service Forest Legacy Program, signed a conservation easement to protect 3,386 acres of important forested and riparian habitat for both aquatic and terrestrial wildlife.
Gov. Polis, Colorado State Forest Service announce $8.5 million in wildfire mitigation grants
March 31, 2026
To make Colorado forests and communities more resilient to wildfire, Gov. Jared Polis has announced $8.5 million in Forest Restoration and Wildfire Risk Mitigation grants to 35 projects in 24 counties.
Review of Forest Action Plan reveals focused forest management
March 05, 2026
The Colorado State Forest Service and its partners conducted a vast majority of their forest management work in high-priority areas of the state and greatly increased the acres of forests they managed and enhanced annually from 2020 through 2024.
Denver Water and the CSFS celebrate 40 years of partnership
October 20, 2025
Denver Water and the Colorado State Forest Service have worked together to protect critical infrastructure from wildfires while supporting forest health. See all that we’ve accomplished for Colorado residents!
CSFS staff named Region 9 Economic Development partner of the year
February 07, 2025
CSFS Utilization & Marketing Forester Tim Reader received the award for his work managing the Wildfire Risk Mitigation Loan Fund that has had tremendous economic impact in southwest Colorado.
CSFS awards partners, volunteer of the year
November 20, 2024
Many thanks to the volunteers and partners who help the CSFS reach its goals of forest stewardship.
Healthy watersheds need active forest management
October 14, 2024
Colorado’s year-round wildfire season threatens water quality, human health and economy. To protect Colorado’s drinking water, we use active forest management by collaborating with partnerships to promote resilient forests for the future of our watersheds.
CSU Students Thrive in Hands-On Forestry Internship
September 14, 2023
A new summer internship opportunity offers real-world forestry experience for CSU students
Partners Improve Forest Health Across Boundaries
February 03, 2023
Large-landscape projects in areas with multiple partners and stakeholders can be complicated. Learn how the Franktown Field Office’s leadership and collaboration with partners will result in treatment of approximately 700 acres, resulting in a substantially lower risk of wildfire for a rural community.