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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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