Friday, 24 May 2013 10:47

Wildfire Checklist

Saturday, 18 May 2013 01:19

Summit Daily News Coverage

National trends indicate that wildfires are burning hotter and longer, and that wildfire seasons are lasting longer. Local fire experts are warning Summit County residents not to assume their homes are protected from the devastating effects of a wildfire. Continue Reading

Wednesday, 01 May 2013 12:54

A new collaboration has Idaho ranchers and the BLM fighting fire together (High Country News, April 29, 2013)

Wednesday, 01 May 2013 12:16

New forest service web tool helps evaluate risk of wildfire to homes (Summit Daily News, April 26, 2013)

Wednesday, 01 May 2013 12:13

Mock emergency to test Summit County's wildfire preparedness (Summit Daily News, April 29, 2013)

Wednesday, 01 May 2013 12:11

Wildfire protection experts gather in Frisco
(Summit Daily News, April 27, 2013)

Tuesday, 12 March 2013 15:27

By Bob Berwyn

SUMMIT COUNTY — Recent research suggests that most beetle-hit lodgepole pine forests are recovering about as expected. But other Colorado forest types have also suffered the effects of drought and insect infestation — and the outlook for recovery is not as clear.

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Thursday, 15 November 2012 11:27

November 21, 2012

Among climate change concerns and efficient forest health management, members of Forest Health Task Force focused the discussion of the Nov. 15 meeting around developing sustainable markets for beetle affected timber.

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Thursday, 14 June 2012 15:27

A growing beetle infestation is killing the forests of western Colorado. To some, it's the unassailable evidence of the shifting climate. So why are there so few calls for action either there or in Washington?

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Thursday, 14 June 2012 15:27

October 10, 2012

It doesn't take a scientist to understand the connection between climate and forest fires. Last spring was hot and dry, which resulted in a dry forest that burned. This should not surprise us. What is surprising is the pace of climate change and the damage it has had on our forests and communities.  Read The full article here >