Forests – The Journal

Judge ends ‘Village at Wolf Creek’ land exchange

Legal battle looms over road that would access 300 acres owned by proposed developers

DATE: Dec 16, 2021 | 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

Fall colors in the San Juan Mountains

DATE: Sep 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Gallery

Federal investment in forests could spur jobs, reduce wildfires and clear the air, Bennet says

Senator promotes $60 billion Outdoor Restoration Partnership Act in tour around Colorado

DATE: Sep 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Beetle kill marches west across San Juan Mountains

Though slowing, new disease and insects worry foresters

DATE: Feb 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forest Service sued over decision to use chain saws in wilderness areas

Conservation groups argue federal land agency operated in secret, broke law

DATE: May 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

In beetle-kill forests, there are winners and losers

Study is first to look at how outbreak has affected wildlife

DATE: May 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forest Service seeks input on tree plan northeast of Dolores

The Dolores Ranger District is seeking public input and ideas regarding a vegetation management proposal for an area 20 miles northeast of Dolores around Taylor and Stoner mesas. ...

DATE: Jun 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Winter snowpack reduces wildfire outlook

More commercial logging would mitigate risks in San Juan National Forest

DATE: Apr 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forest Service wants Purgatory to deal with hazardous trees

Removal of dead trees scheduled for this summer

DATE: Apr 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan National Forest plans response to spruce beetle activity

The San Juan National Forest announced Tuesday that it is working on several proposals this year in its battle with the spruce beetle, including public involvement and environmental analyses...

DATE: Feb 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Winter pile burning planned in Chicken Creek area

For The Journal The Dolores Ranger District plans to burn slash piles in the Chicken Creek area of the San Juan National Forest, as weather and smoke dispersion allows, beginning ...

DATE: Jan 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News