Without active management, our forests become overgrown, turning into a tinderbox of fuels. Strategic interventions — such as prescribed burns and mechanical thinning that help create fuel breaks and allow water to reach the ground— are essential for improving forest health and slowing the progression of wildfire. These measures not only give firefighters more time to act and residents more time to evacuate, but also improve the health of our forests which benefits our watersheds, ecosystems, and wildlife. 

The Wildfire Collaborative facilitates large-scale, cross-boundary, multi-partner forest projects in and around the Roaring Fork watershed, in collaboration and partnership with area jurisdictions and fire experts. 

These multi-partner efforts represent a critical investment in protecting lives, homes, and ecosystems.