Forestry and timber – The Journal

PCC to offer free certificate programs in wildfire mitigation and forestry

These programs will accept 20 students, with enrollment opening on March 11

DATE: Mar 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

Snowtography sticks are springing up in Southwest Colorado

Snowtography sites in the Southwest could foster more climate-resilient forests

DATE: Oct 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Environmentalists sue over logging plans in San Juan National Forest

The Salter project, located on 22,346 acres near Dolores, was approved in 2021

DATE: Jun 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Agriculture Secretary stops in Durango, announces $63 million wildfire prevention spending

‘Lion’s share’ of funds will come to Colorado, says Tom Vilsack

DATE: May 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bennet starts a conversation to emphasize forest health

In a subcommittee hearing, the senator advocated for fire prevention and forest restoration

DATE: Mar 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

New pellet mill in Mancos is subsidiary of Aspen Wood Products

Mesa Verde Pellets will produce aspen and wood pellets for heating and animal bedding

DATE: Feb 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Can we replace fire with mechanical thinning in Southwest Colorado?

Forest ecologists argue prescribed burns are necessary even as they have caused blazes this spring

DATE: Jun 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rep. Lauren Boebert criticizes Forest Service chief for pausing prescribed burns

Federal agency says decision will have minimal impact

DATE: May 31, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Drought amplifies beetle damage to Colorado’s forests

State Forest Service report highlights trees’ fragility as insects spread

DATE: Mar 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores Ranger District provides firewood for Navajo Nation community of Chinle

Smaller diameter timber has low commercial value

DATE: Feb 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

As visitor pressure rises, public land managers face new challenges

Education, partnerships are vital tools for handling recreation growth in Southwest Colorado

DATE: Dec 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Logging project north of Dolores gets final approval

Mitigation added for truck traffic and Boggy Draw trails

DATE: Nov 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News