Colorado State Forest Service

We’ve seen a lot of interest in the 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗼'𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 this week, and with good reason! Wildfires have burned more than 200,000 acres in Colorado this summer, and landowners are anxious to replace their burned trees.

However, fire recovery takes time, so let’s make sure we’re all doing the right things to most efficiently reforest Colorado.

🗓 Replant at the appropriate time. For the best success, it is typically recommended 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘸𝘰 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘴 before planting trees in fire scars due to soil and site recovery conditions improving over time.

📞Contact your local CSFS Field Office for the best information about replacing your trees, picking the right species for planting, timing, and for scheduling potential site visits with our staff for the best recommendations for your property.

💸RCFF is donor-funded! The best way we can provide seedlings for replanting the right tree, right place, right time is by making a donation now. Every $2 donation to the fund pays for one seedling!

https://csfs.colostate.edu/seedling-tree-nursery/restoring-colorados-forests-fund-program/

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📷CSFS

Excellent advice to help Jefferson County and all Coloradans !

Today is a good day to reduce your wildfire risk. Simple, low-cost actions can make a big difference:

1. Keep the grass cut to 4".
2. Store firewood 30 feet away from buildings.
3. Remove any items under the deck.
4. Make sure nothing is within 10 feet of propane tanks.
5. Clear leaves and pine needles within 5 feet of the house.



https://csfs.colostate.edu/live-wildfire-ready/

The 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙍𝙞𝙨𝙠 𝙈𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 grant program is accepting applications through Oct. 8, 2026. $7.04 million is available.

Community groups, fire protection districts, tribes/tribal organizations, utilities and non-profit organizations are some of the groups eligible to apply. This competitive grant program can fund fuels and forest health projects that reduce hazardous fuels and promote forest health.

$7.04 million in grant funds available to reduce wildfire risk - Colorado State Forest Service The Forest Restoration and Wildfire Risk Mitigation grant program helps fund projects that strategically reduce wildfire risk to property, infrastructure and water supplies and that promote forest health through scientifically based forestry practices.

Did you know the U.S. National Tree is the Oak? To honor America’s 250 birthday month, July’s tree of the month is the mighty Bur Oak! 🌳 🇺🇸

Bur oaks are found in many cities and towns across Colorado. They are slow growers and hearty trees that can survive drought conditions with enough supplemental water. Bur Oak leaves are fiddle-shaped alternate leaves 6-12 inches long with rounded lobes. They are iconic for their large, capped hairy acorns.

Bur oak wood has a beautiful white oak wood grain and is great for furniture, wall paneling, and art uses 🎨



📷 Kamie Long, CSFS

No better way to close out than with Bighorn Sheep! 🐏

The Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep is Colorado's official state animal, and the 𝗥𝗮𝗺, a male bighorn sheep, is 's official mascot. Rams can be identified by their massive, coiled horns. These mammals can be found in multiple areas across Colorado, including Rocky Mountain National Park and the Colorado National Monument. You may even find some in the Poudre Canyon, just west of Fort Collins! They prefer habitat dominated by grass, low shrubs and rock cover, but also enjoy feeding in meadows, open woodland, and alpine tundra.



📷 William M. Ciesla, Forest Health Management International