Commissioners: “We will continue to value, respect, and support all individuals as we serve the people of Boulder County.” Read full message.

Immigrant Resources, including a Know Your Rights Booklet, available on the Immigration Resources webpage.

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 Commissioners’ Town Hall on Wildfire Mitigation February 20

February 13, 2025 Boulder County Commissioners’ Town Hall on Wildfire Mitigation February 20 Join the commissioners at the Lyons Town Hall to discuss... read more →

$2.1 Million Awarded in the Fall 2024 Cycle of the Strategic Fuels Mitigation Grant (SFMG) Program

December 27, 2024 Strategic Fuels Mitigation Grant funding supports projects in both the forests and the grasslands to make communities more resilient to the threat of catastrophic wildfires. read more →

Prescribed Burns Scheduled This Winter on Boulder County Open Space Lands

November 21, 2024 Prescribed burns will be conducted this winter as conditions allow. Smoke and flames may be visible. Please do not call 911 since a controlled burn is not an emergency. The areas will be monitored to ensure fires are completely out. read more →

Approved 2024 Boulder County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)

November 15, 2024 Approved 2024 Boulder County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) The plan guides Boulder County in a collaborative community effort to... read more →

Wildfire Partners and Mile High Youth Corps Provide Free Wildfire Mitigation Services for Sans Souci Mobile Home Park

October 29, 2024 Wildfire Partners and Mile High Youth Corps Provide Free Wildfire Mitigation Services for Sans Souci Mobile Home Park Work is... 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