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.
The CSFS will award $1.6 million for 11 projects in 8 counties across Colorado in the first round of funding for the Colorado Infrastructure Reduction Act Urban and Community Forestry grant program.
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.
Birding is a fun, fulfilling outside activity, no matter where you live. Many Colorado birds live within city and town limits, and they offer an excellent way to connect with nature.
Arborist Appreciation Day is celebrated every year on June 16. Kamie Long, an arborist with the CSFS, tells us more about her journey and career.
In its first year, the Colorado Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) grant program has a $1.6 million funding pool. Cities, towns, counties, special districts, LLCs representing neighborhood groups and tribal agencies are just some of the groups eligible to apply.
Congratulations to Oliver Georgides, whose poster depicting the theme of “Trees for Wildlife Habitat” won the statewide contest.
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.
In June 2023, experts from Colorado State University confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) in two new towns in Colorado: Carbondale and Littleton.
For the 12th straight year, Colorado State University is recognized as a Tree Campus Higher Education, highlighting how CSU exemplifies the Arbor Day Foundation’s commitment to a greener, more sustainable future.
