Forest Service
Survivors Mark North Fork Wildfire Anniversary
Survivors of the Lower North Fork wildfire are marking the one-year anniversary of the blaze, but they’re not planning on getting any compensation from the state any time soon.
Galena Fire A Reminder Of Need For Better Air Support
Cold air and snow moved over the Galena Fire area in Larimer County giving fire crews some relief on Sunday.
Leaner Forest Service Prepares For Busy Wildfire Season
A leaner U.S. Forest Service is preparing for another busy wildfire season.
Udall Criticizes Rejection Of Wildfire Amendment
U.S. Sen. Mark Udall is criticizing his colleagues’ rejection of an amendment he says would have fully funded the Forest Service’s Wildland Fire Management Account ahead of next year’s wildfire season.
Federal Officials Say They’re Ready For Wildfires In Colorado & Other States
There have already been two major fires in Colorado this year, and federal officials say as more break out in the state this year they’ll be ready.
Federal Response Limited On Pine Beetle Epidemic
The U.S. Forest Service says budget cuts are forcing the federal government to limit its response to a bark beetle outbreak that has destroyed millions of acres of forests in the West, and scientists are trying to figure out what the forests will look like after the epidemic has run its course.
