Fire

A natural consequence of hot, dry weather is increased fire danger.

Picnic Rock Fire
Near Fort Collins, April 2004

As the home of the Western Forest Fire Research Center and faculty that are among the top forestry and fire experts in the country, Colorado State is on the leading edge of fire research and information.

Resources from Colorado State Cooperative Extension

• Fact Sheets - Original articles produced by CSU experts (2-4 pages long)
• Tip Sheets - Resources created quick reference (1-2 pages long)

News Releases from Colorado State University

• News Release (March 15, 2006): Severe Wildfire Prevention and Forest Restoration Grant Awarded to CSU’s Colorado Forest Restoration Institute
• Media Tip Sheet (May 17, 2002): Drought and Fire

More Online Resources

• Colorado State University
  • Western Forest Fire Research Center
  • Colorado Forest Restoration Institute
  • Colorado State Forest Service
• Local and Regional
  • Colorado Fire Bans & Restrictions (Colorado Division of Emergency Management)
• National
  • Colorado Fire Bans & Restrictions (Colorado Division of Emergency Management)
  • National Fire Plan (USDA Forest Service & Department of the Interior)
  • National Fire Maps (National Interagency Fire Center)
  • FEMA Wildland Fire Resources
  • Firewise.Org (National Wildland/Urban Interface Fire Program)