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Safety Alerts, Fires, Advisories, Closures, and Restrictions
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Early Avalanche Season Prompts Safety Reminders
(December 2008) – Every year hundreds of avalanches occur in the Rocky Mountain Region´s mountainous areas. Already this year several avalanches have happened, and avalanche danger is high even though it is early in the season. Being caught in an avalanche can result in death or serious injury. more »
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The Rocky Mountain Region manages 17 national forests and 7 national grasslands throughout Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, and most of South
Dakota and Wyoming. Our region offers many different summer and winter recreational opportunities. To begin
exploring a national forest or national grassland in the Rocky
Mountain Region click on the state map above to start your
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Christmas Tree Recycling Information
Cutting a Christmas tree in a national forest is a tradition for many residents of the Rocky Mountain Region. Now that Christmas has passed, it's time to start thinking about how you will recycle your tree. On this page you will find great information on recycling your tree, along with old lights and wrapping paper. Happy Holidays! more ยป
Colorado Roadless Rule
The Forest Service is initiating a public rulemaking process to address the management of roadless areas on National Forest System lands within the state of Colorado as a result of a petition submitted by Governor Bill Ritter on behalf of the State of Colorado. The State is a cooperating agency in this effort. Click here to go to Colorado Roadless Rule home page »
Colorado Recreation Resource Advisory Committee (RRAC)
The Colorado Recreation Resource Advisory Committee ( RRAC) is a citizen´s advisory committee that makes recommendations on creating new or changing existing recreation fees managed by the U.S. Forest Service ( USFS) and the Bureau of Land Management ( BLM) in Colorado. more »
Partnership Information
We are actively pursuing new avenues for increasing partnerships and collaboration. more »
Regional Bark Beetle Information
Forests in Colorado, South Dakota, and Wyoming are experiencing bark beetle epidemics at a historically unprecedented scale. more »
Travel Management
The Travel Management Rule (the Rule) announced in 2005 requires each National Forest and Grassland to identify and designate those roads, trails, and areas that are open to motor vehicle use. Forests and Grasslands in the Rocky Mountain Region are seeking public input and coordinating with federal, state, county, and other local governmental entities as well as tribal governments to implement the Rule. more »
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