“Students from Pagosa Springs High School, under the direction of their science teacher, J.D. Kurz, conducted research on the forest health at a local landmark and recently presented the results at a public information meeting to the town council.”
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Beginning June 1, 2018, Stage 2 Fire Restrictions will be in effect on all National Forest System lands within the San Juan National Forest, including Wilderness. Fire restrictions are designed to protect people, property and the area’s natural resources, and are in response to the exceptional drought rating in Southwest Colorado, increased fire activity throughout…
From Bill Hudson at the Pagosa Daily Post The trees, spread out across the hillside before us. were all of the same species, but of course if you looked close, each tree had its own unique qualities. And the group of humans considering them were likewise of the same species, but we came to the…
From the Pagosa Daily Post “The project will build on the ongoing partnership effort that has already reduced fuels in the same area through a Colorado State Forest Service grant and federal match from the USFS. The project has been made possible with help from many partners, including the San Juan Headwaters Forest Health Partnership,…
“The spring weather was all over the board, but, in spite of the snow, rain and cold, folks who attended Wildfire Preparedness Day offered good company, conversation and information.” Read more
PAGOSA SPRINGS, Colo., April 16, 2019 – Fire officials on the Pagosa Ranger District in San Juan National Forest will conduct prescribed fire operations in Chimney Rock National Monument as early as April 22, 2019. Less than 100 acres across three burn units are planned. Actual ignition days will depend on weather and fuel conditions, and…
Nearly a year ago, the Town of Pagosa Springs announced their intent to begin work on the thinning project on Reservoir Hill to improve forest health. That treatment has started in should be completed within the next week. Read more.