Forestry and timber - The Journal

Beetle-killed trees find a market in homes

Local mills find market for stands of dead ponderosa pines

DATE: May 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Increased logging raises risk to drivers on Lone Dome Road

The Journal Drivers are encouraged to use caution this summer and winter on Forest Road 504, known as the Lone Dome Road, because of increased logging truck activity, according to...

DATE: May 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montrose mill eyes San Juan Forest for timber

Plan would thin crowded ponderosa stands at risk for wildfire, beetles

DATE: Feb 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pine beetle gaining ground in Southwest Colorado

Infestation taking out large swaths of ponderosa pine

DATE: Jan 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Republicans announce run for county commissioner

Candelaria, Lambert and Rosenbaugh throw hats in ring

DATE: Dec 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Study: Climate change is transforming local forests

Climate change expected to alter Southwest Colorado forests

DATE: Oct 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Prescribed burn planned for Lone Mesa

Fire will thin forest, improve wildlife habitat

DATE: Oct 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Spruce, fir sale designed to combat budworm infestation

Budworm spreading beneath forest’s canopy

DATE: May 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Friends of Chicken Creek receive Mancos Valley award

Friends of Chicken Creek x-country ski area receive award

DATE: Feb 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Biochar seen as potential market for forest

System transforms less desirable timber into fertilizer, power

DATE: Aug 26, 2016 | 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