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

2025 Wildfire Mitigation Rebates Now Available to Boulder County Residents

May 15, 2025 2025 Wildfire Mitigation Rebates Now Available to Boulder County Residents Residents who take action to lower wildfire risk are eligible... read more →

Nederland Area Forest Fuels Reduction Project Site Visit and Community Meetings

May 8, 2025 Nederland Area Forest Fuels Reduction Project Site Visit and Community Meetings Boulder Watershed Collective to host site visit May 17... read more →

Boulder County Wildfire Mitigation Grant Application Period Now Open

April 24, 2025 $2 million in grant funds are available to support forest and grassland wildfire mitigation projects in Boulder County. Applications will be accepted through June 6.

Wildfire Partners Opens Free Countywide Community Chipping Wildfire Mitigation Program for the 2025 Season

April 3, 2025 Wildfire Partners Opens Free Countywide Community Chipping Wildfire Mitigation Program for the 2025 Season Applications Now Available for All County... read more →

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 →

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