Kevin Duda, timber program manager for the Rio Grande National Forest, has been named the Colorado State Forest Service 2026 Partner of the Year. His willingness to find new solutions and build partnerships has helped advance forest management across this 1.8-million-acre national forest in southern Colorado.
The newly renovated Colorado State Forest Service Nursery in Fort Collins could produce up to 2 million seedlings annually, helping restore forests, watersheds and communities impacted by wildfire, floods and other disturbances.
CSFS awards $700,000 to strengthen urban forests across the state. These urban and community forestry grant projects will help communities manage dead and diseased trees, expand canopy cover and prepare for future forest challenges.
For more than 30 years, Glenn Snyder has worked to improve the health and resilience of his 105-acre forest near Livermore. In recognition of his dedication to forest stewardship, the Colorado Family Forests named him the 2026 Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year.
The best time to plant a tree in Colorado is between Sept. 1 and Oct. 15. Tree survival and growth depend on several factors. Follow these steps to give your new tree the best chance of success.
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.
Collaboration is key to forest management in Colorado. The values different landowners and communities attach to their local forests reflect the ecological, social and economical diversity of Colorado.
Increased tree mortality from mountain pine beetles has the potential to alter fire behavior and wildfire risk to communities in a highly populated area of Colorado.
Semiochemicals can be important tools to monitor and control bark beetle populations as part of an integrated pest management strategy.
