Tag: Us Forest Service
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Forest Service promotes sustainable Christmas tree cutting and forest management
The custom of cutting Christmas trees is an ancient tradition, going back to 16th century Germany. The tradition reached the U.S. with German immigrants in the 18th and 19th centuries. The U.S. Forest Service supports the practice as part of a larger effort to sustainably manage forests and provide communities with affordable, fresh Christmas trees…
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U.S. Forest Service takes command of Pearl fire
The 130-acre fire originated on private property and was likely human-caused, police say
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Additional resources coming to Alexander Mountain fire, some evacuation orders lifted
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Officials at the Alexander Mountain fire say that, because of the large number of fires across the West, roughly 90% of their requests for additional outside resources have been denied. But nonetheless they say crews battling the blaze feel they have the resources they need…
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Crews battling ‘fast-moving’ wildfire in Saguache County
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Update, 8:35 a.m. The size of the fire in Saguache County known as the Lopez Fire grew to 88 acres overnight with 0% containment, but crews were able ‘knock down’ the advancement of the flames. Supported by aerial resources, ground crews began fireline construction and…
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Randy Moore becomes first African-American chief of U.S. Forest Service
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Randy Moore, 66, took command as Chief of the United States Forest Service on Monday, replacing Vicki Christiansen, who has served as Chief since 2018. Christiansen is retiring after 40 years in forestry and wildland…
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Popular trail near Pikes Peak remains open during land dispute
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The owner of a piece of property that overlaps the Horsethief Park Trail is allowing hikers to trek through his property after warning the public last week that the section of trail would close. Mark Locke, the owner of a 29-acre plot in Teller County,…
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Popular hiking trail near Pikes Peak closing amid land dispute
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Horsethief Park Trail, a popular hiking path that leads to several scenic spots around Pikes Peak, will shut down Thursday because a private landowner is closing access to the portion of their property that overlaps with the trail, U.S. Forest Service officials said. Forest Service spokeswoman…
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Progress made, but Straight Creek, Platte River fires continue to burn
The Straight Creek Fire didn’t grow in size after firefighters reported the blaze was 30% contained last night, but crews are still working to contain the perimeter of Platte River Fire, officials said Saturday morning. Around 45 firefighters and three aicraft were working the Straight Creek Fire on Saturday. The blaze had blackened about eight…
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Why Colorado wildland fires are so intense and last so long
If you’ve grown up in Colorado or been in the state for more than 20 years, the story of the mountain pine bark beetle eating up Colorado forests is not a new one. The beetles, the size of a grain of rice, which live on ponderosa and lodgepole pines, are native to Colorado, as are…