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. Tree Farmer Alert
 

Saturday, April 27, 2013
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Does being prepared really make a difference?

See what Rist Canyon Fire Chief, Bob Gann, and Captain, Carol Dollard, who battled the High Park fire, say at http://www.youtube.com/ColoradoTreeFarmers

You can be better prepared before, during and after a natural disaster like wildfire and flood.

  • Meet the people who can help you!
  • Hear about some of the inexpensive steps you should take immediately!
  • Receive information on where to go for additional ideas!

It’s all at the Be Prepared for Wildfire and Flood event  in Stove Prairie on May 11 from 9am to noon.

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Forest Health Observations

submitted by Tony Mahon

We have seen a nice decline in mountain pine beetle activity met with an increased wildfire threat in our forests...

We strongly encourage everyone to have a look at their homes Defensible Space and work outward from there.

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View video - Life in the Red Zone

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Landowners who attend one of our tours in 2013 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.