The mission of the Colorado State Forest Service is to achieve stewardship of Colorado's diverse forest environments for the benefit of present and future generations.

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Current Events & News

• 2011 Report on the Health of Colorado's Forests (3.1 MB PDF)
• CSFS Accepting Proposals to Fund Forest Restoration Projects
• 2012 Application for Seedling Trees Now Available
• Caring for Storm-Damaged Trees Quick Guide (693 KB PDF)
• Looking for a Colorado Wood Product Business? Search the Colorado Forest Products™ Database
• Recent Feature Stories

Report Highlights Need to Address Bark Beetle Aftermath on Private Land

The forest health report provides a comprehensive overview of forest insect and disease concerns in the state.

According to the Colorado State Forester, the aftermath of the mountain pine beetle epidemic will require as much attention as the outbreak itself – including attention from private landowners.

Today, Jeff Jahnke, state forester and director of the Colorado State Forest Service, spoke at the annual Joint Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee Hearing at the State Capitol. Read more

Loan Program Available to Forest Product Businesses in 15 Counties

A forest products business in Colorado.

Financial lending assistance for businesses that harvest, remove, utilize or market timber from beetle-killed stands and other forested areas is now available through a loan fund from the Upper Arkansas Area Development Corporation, the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments – Northwest Loan Fund and the Colorado State Forest Service. Read more