Forestry and timber - The Journal

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

Logging project adjusted to reduce truck traffic into Dolores and expand trail buffer

A portion of truck routes will directed away from town; trails get larger buffer zone

DATE: Oct 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores objects to increase in logging traffic into town

Town officials urge dispersed routes to reduce impacts

DATE: Aug 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Boebert introduces bill to pay for logging, raise timber revenue

Legislation aims to keep timber profits in rural communities

DATE: Jul 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Timber harvest project given green light by Dolores Ranger District

Final approval pending; adjustments made to preserve recreation values in Boggy Draw

DATE: Jun 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado’s pine beetle is finally fading. What does that mean for the timber industry?

Pests began their devastating march through forests some 15 years ago

DATE: Jun 2, 2021 | CATEGORY:

Lumber prices hit Southwest Colorado like a ton of bricks

Supply issues caused by pandemic drive costs to all-time highs

DATE: May 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News