Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect for all of unincorporated Boulder County.

Forest Health
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Forest Health

Sort Yards and Forestry Collection Sites

Boulder County has established Community Forestry Sort Yards – near Allenspark and Nederland – to collect logs, tree branches, yard waste, and noxious weeds from county residents. See Community Forestry Sort Yards of operating dates, locations and hours.

As a reminder, county residents may use the county’s and the city of Boulder’s year-round Yard Waste and Food Scrap Drop-off (fees may apply).

Wildfire Partners

Wildfire Partners is a program to help homeowners in Boulder County prepare for wildfire. Wildfire Partners provides a comprehensive on-site assessment of your home ignition zone including a customized report detailing actions you should take to ensure that you are fully prepared for future wildfires. Find out more and apply online at wildfirepartners.org.

Latest News

Wildfire Partners Offers Wildfire Mitigation Training for Boulder County Realtors

April 29, 2026 Wildfire Partners Offers Wildfire Mitigation Training for Boulder County Realtors May 4 training will provide real estate agents with... read more →

Boulder County Opens Spring 2026 Strategic Fuels Mitigation Grants Application Cycle

April 23, 2026 Nonprofit organizations, fire protection districts, homeowners associations, and local municipalities are encouraged to apply by June 4.

Applications Being Accepted for the 2026 Wildfire Partners Multi-Family Wildfire Mitigation Rebate Program

April 14, 2026 Rebates of up to $500 per multi-family household unit are available for qualifying wildfire mitigation projects in neighborhood common areas.

$500 Wildfire Mitigation Rebate Opens Two Months Early

March 4, 2026 Residents can receive a rebate up to $500 for taking specific wildfire mitigation actions.

Red Flag Warning Highlights Heightened Wildfire Risk in Boulder County

February 17, 2026 Red Flag Warning Highlights Heightened Wildfire Risk in Boulder County Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in place for unincorporated plains... read more →

Contact Us

Mailing Address

Community Planning & Permitting
Forest Health
P.O. Box 471
Boulder, CO 80306

Property Owner and
Private Land Issues

wildfiremitigation@bouldercounty.gov
Community Planning & Permitting
2045 13th St.
Boulder, CO 80302

County Managed
Open Space Lands

bcforestry@bouldercounty.gov

Community Forestry Sort Yards

Email Wayne Harrington, Sort Yard Operator:
wharrington@bouldercounty.gov
Parks & Open Space
303-678-6368
Website: Community Forestry Sort Yards website