Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, effective Aug. 12, 2025, for unincorporated western Boulder County.

Visit the Boulder County Ballot Measures website for information about possible 2025 ballot measures.

Boulder County government offices closed Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day.

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

Boulder County Wildfire Partners Launches New DIY Videos to Help Homeowners Reduce Wildfire Risk

August 18, 2025 Boulder County Wildfire Partners Launches New DIY Videos to Help Homeowners Reduce Wildfire Risk Videos guide viewers through the essential... read more →

Wildfire Partners Launches Multi-Family Wildfire Mitigation Rebate Pilot Program

August 12, 2025 Wildfire Partners Launches Multi-Family Wildfire Mitigation Rebate Pilot Program New rebate program provides up to $500 per multi-family household unit... read more →

Boulder County Awards Over $1.6 Million to Expand Wildfire Mitigation Work Across the County

July 28, 2025 Boulder County Awards Over $1.6 Million to Expand Wildfire Mitigation Work Across the County Spring 2025 Strategic Fuels Mitigation Grant... read more →

Nederland Area Forest Fuels Reduction Project Final Community Meeting July 31

July 21, 2025 Nederland Area Forest Fuels Reduction Project Final Community Meeting July 31 Draft Scope of Work presented on July 31 at... read more →

Wildfire Partners Launches New Individual Home Assessment Program for Unincorporated Eastern Boulder County

June 5, 2025 Wildfire Partners Launches New Individual Home Assessment Program for Unincorporated Eastern Boulder County Program provides eligible homeowners with a free... read more →

Contact Us

Mailing Address

Community Planning & Permitting
Forest Health
PO Box 471
Boulder, CO 80306

Property Owner and
Private Land Issues

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

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