Wildfire is a part of nature in Colorado, so we must live wildfire ready.
It is not a matter of if but when the next destructive wildfire will occur in Colorado. Just under half of all Coloradans live in the wildland-urban interface and are at risk from wildfires.
Grasses, shrubs and trees provide fuel for wildfires. If your home is located in or near natural vegetation, you live in the wildland-urban interface and are at risk from wildfires. The good news is you can make a difference to protect yourself and your family, pets, home and property.
We have a shared responsibility to be ready for wildfire. Residents and leaders can make their community more resilient to wildfire by planning and working together.
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.
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.
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.
