Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect for the mountain and foothill areas of Boulder County.

Boulder County government offices closed Friday, July 3, for 4th of July holiday.

Saturday, June 27 – High Fire Danger Day. No open burning in 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

One Month Left to Apply to 2026 Wildfire Partners Multi-Family Wildfire Mitigation Rebate Program

June 23, 2026 One Month Left to Apply to 2026 Wildfire Partners Multi-Family Wildfire Mitigation Rebate Program Applications will be accepted for qualifying... read more →

Wildfire Partners Data Shows Strong Growth in Wildfire Mitigation Efforts Across Boulder County Fire Districts

May 21, 2026 Wildfire Partners Data Shows Strong Growth in Wildfire Mitigation Efforts Across Boulder County Fire Districts New data highlights community-wide progress... read more →

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.

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