Resident’s wildfire preparation helped home survive Alexander Mountain Fire
Christina Burri's proactive steps enabled firefighters to save her home from wildfire.
Promoting Resilient Forests in Colorado
Forest management must match the increasing pace of wildfire risk.
Restoring Poncha Pass: Safeguarding Communities from Wildfire
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.
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10th year of aerial surveys predicts brilliant Colorado fall colors
Dan West, an entomologist with the Colorado State Forest Service, has just finished his 10th year of flying all over Colorado and conducting aerial surveys to inspect forest health.
Harvesting the Colorado Capitol Holiday Tree
CSFS foresters selectively cut and deliver the State Capitol holiday tree every year.
Tribal heritage and collaborative forest stewardship
National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated every November. Explore how the CSFS collaborates with tribes to steward Colorado’s forests.
Forests and Water United in the West
Healthy forests lead to healthy watersheds that provide drinking water to millions.
Wildfire in Grass-Dominated Landscapes
In grass-dominated landscapes, spatial, temporal and social dimensions of wildfire risks are challenges for land managers whose goal is to meet the needs of their communities while maintaining the ecological integrity and ecosystem services of the lands they manage. (Edit and Layout by Field Peterson, written by Janae Malpas)
Wood Is Good: Embracing Forest Products
National Forest Products Week celebrates the important role of forests in our environments and economies.
This Wildfire Awareness Month, Stay Informed and Prepared
Coloradans can take simple, practical, relatively low-cost actions to prepare their homes and property for wildlife.
CSU Students Thrive in Hands-On Forestry Internship
A new summer internship opportunity offers real-world forestry experience for CSU students
Inconspicuous: A Photo Story Exploring Urban & Community Forestry
A walk around CSU’s Fort Collins campus reveals how urban and community trees are intertwined with our lives.
