Rocky Mountain Region

U.S. Forest Service
Rocky Mountain Region
740 Simms St
Golden, CO 80401
303-275-5350

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303-275-5367

Welcome to the Rocky Mountain Region's Healthy Forests and NFP Web page.

Healthy forests and rangelands are important to our nation. They produce income, enjoyment, and benefits to society and the environment. Currently, two-thirds of federally managed wildlands in the lower 48 states are at risk from catastrophic wildland fires. It is estimated nearly 10 million acres of national forests and grasslands within the Rocky Mountain Region will be at risk within the decade, compromising human safety and ecosystem integrity.

We are committed to working with our partners to reduce the wildfire risk and restore healthy forest and rangeland conditions throughout the Rocky Mountain Region. The safety of firefighters and communities depends on it.

What are we doing? Using the tools provided through the Healthy Forest Initiative and the Healthy Forest Restoration Act (HFRA), the region has accelerated its efforts to reduce the problem of hazardous fuels. In fiscal year 2006 (which began October 1, 2005) we treated over 175,000 acres.

We hope that you will be a frequent visitor to this site to track our progress in reducing the fire risk near your community.

Helpful Resources

The Wildfire Communications Group was formed to bring together all interagency professionals interested in wildfire communications involving communities, fire information, and fire mitigation, and education.
Hayman Fire Case Study On Saturday, June 8, 2002, the air mass over Colorado was extremely dry and a front approaching from the north brought winds exceeding 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph. The Hayman Fire would move 19 miles in one burning period.
Healthy Forests Initiative NIFC Wildland Fire Update	Past Fuels Treatment Reports   2005 Year-end Fuels Report 2004 Year-end Fuels Report