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. Tree Farmer Alert
  Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Colorado Tree Farmers are a network of land- owners that share forestry resources.

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Colorado Statewide Forest Resource Assessment

The Colorado State Forest Service has just published an excellent assessment of of Colorado's forests. It clearly identifies the challenges facing our forests and those of us working in them.

See : Colorado Statewide Forest Resource Assessment
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Grant Writing Workshop

There is a limited amount of grant money available to private forest landowners and the competition to get a share can be fierce. Diana Selby, Assistant Fort Collins District Forester, can provide you with the edge you need to compete successfully.

See: information on her Grant Writing Workshop
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Boulder County Forest Health Initiative Updates

Boulder County is already gearing up for this year's battle with the mountain pine beetle. How is your county doing?

See: Boulder County Updates
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Timber Tax Webinar, Wednesdays Feb. 24 or March 17

A 1.5 Hour Timber Tax Webinar will be conducted Wednesdays Feb. 24 or March 17, 12:00 noon Eastern. For more details
see: USDA Timber Tax Tips

 

 

 

Please send you questions regarding any forest management related issues to stumpmaker@gmail.com We'll find an answer for you.

Join Us if you would like to go on our tours, question our experts, or share information on forest ecology and forest management with our members

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Landowners who attend one of our tours in 2010 will receive the Colorado Tree Farmer's forest management manual, "Saving Your Forest". Currently certified Tree Farmers can get a manual by bringing a neighbor or friend to one of our tours.