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Transporting firewood dangerous to Colorado's trees

May 23, 2014 admin Comments Off on Transporting firewood dangerous to Colorado's trees

With Memorial Day weekend quickly approaching, campfires are on the minds of many Coloradans, and some may plan to bring their own firewood with them. But moving firewood even short distances can be very dangerous […]

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Pine beetle mitigation will impact some Canyon Lakes Ranger District campgrounds

March 21, 2014 admin Comments Off on Pine beetle mitigation will impact some Canyon Lakes Ranger District campgrounds

Work related to the mountain pine beetle epidemic, including hazard-tree cutting and insecticide spraying, will temporarily close several recreation areas in the Canyon Lakes Ranger District this spring and summer. Contract crews monitored by the […]

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USDA grant aims to convert beetle-killed trees into biofuel

November 7, 2013 admin Comments Off on USDA grant aims to convert beetle-killed trees into biofuel

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Nov. 6 that it has awarded nearly $10 million to an academic, industry, and government consortium led by Colorado State University to study the major challenges limiting the use […]

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Transporting firewood may spread tree-killing bark beetles according to Colorado State Forest Service

August 29, 2013 admin Comments Off on Transporting firewood may spread tree-killing bark beetles according to Colorado State Forest Service

Stocking up on firewood is on the minds of many Coloradans, with some seeking full cords for winter fuel while others are in need of only a few armloads for fall hunting trips. But because […]

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CU study: 2001-02 drought kicked pine beetle outbreak into high gear

November 5, 2012 admin Comments Off on CU study: 2001-02 drought kicked pine beetle outbreak into high gear

A new University of Colorado Boulder study shows for the first time that episodes of reduced precipitation in the southern Rocky Mountains, especially during the 2001-02 drought, greatly accelerated development of the mountain pine beetle […]

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Grand County sawmills find success in beetle-kill wood markets

October 9, 2012 admin Comments Off on Grand County sawmills find success in beetle-kill wood markets

The smell of fresh-cut pine, the steady sound of heavy machinery and the site of semi-trailers dropping off regular truckloads of logs are clear indicators that Grand County sawmills are alive and kicking. Colorado’s timber […]

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Pine-beetle mitigation means finding a solution to piles of slash

September 25, 2012 admin Comments Off on Pine-beetle mitigation means finding a solution to piles of slash

While wood smoke probably remains an unwelcome smell in Larimer County, many forest managers are hoping for a wet winter that will allow for more burning. Across the state there are more than 170,000 slash […]

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US Forest Service report shows mountain pine beetle running out of favorite food source

September 10, 2012 admin Comments Off on US Forest Service report shows mountain pine beetle running out of favorite food source

The number of dead trees on 750 million acres of public and private forests across America is on the decline for the second straight year, with most of the reductions seen in western states where […]

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Minimizing soil erosion speeds recovery after wildfire

July 21, 2012 admin Comments Off on Minimizing soil erosion speeds recovery after wildfire

The task is daunting – everywhere is chaos, disruption, charred trees, and scorched earth. Where do you begin? The most important task after a fire may be to understand the natural processes at work in […]

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Colorado State Forest Service: Trees in burn areas more susceptible to bark beetles

July 12, 2012 admin Comments Off on Colorado State Forest Service: Trees in burn areas more susceptible to bark beetles

Although recent wildfires in Larimer County have destroyed numerous host trees harboring mountain pine beetle populations, many unburned, dead or dying trees remain and still harbor mature beetles. When these beetles fly in search of […]

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