Forest Carbon Inventory details trends over time in Colorado
In recent years, Colorado’s forests have released more carbon than they have added. Learn about forest carbon trends across the state.
Tag: Science and Data
Meet the Women on the CSFS GIS Team
March 08, 2024
International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on March 8. The women on the CSFS GIS team play a huge role in keeping maps and data available to CSFS staff and partners across the state.
Delegation to Finland Inspires Climate Conversations, Collaboration
March 08, 2024
New podcast episode shares how Colorado and Finland are shaping global sustainability and forestry conversations
1 Million Coloradans Live in Areas with Elevated Risk of Wildfire
September 28, 2023
The Colorado Wildfire Risk Assessment provides critical data and analysis about potential impacts of wildfire specific to Colorado. New updates provide information to Colorado residents and community planners about their risk of wildfire.
Surface and Canopy Fuels in the 2022 CO-WRA Update
July 28, 2023
The Colorado Wildfire Risk Assessment (CO-WRA) is a statewide geospatial analysis designed to increase wildfire awareness, provide comprehensive data and information concerning wildfire risk and local fire history and educate users about wildfire risk reduction and hazard mitigation resources available from the Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) and partner organizations. The 2022 CO-WRA update was released on July 17, 2023.
Forest Carbon Offsets for Colorado Landowners
May 17, 2023
Carbon markets exchange carbon credits and provide a way for forest landowners to derive long-term, non-consumptive value from well-managed forests.
Carbon in Colorado Forests
August 29, 2022
Gaining a better understanding of the complexities of carbon can help inform management strategies, identify priority areas, and promote climate mitigation and adaptation.