Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in effect for unincorporated plains areas east of Highway 93 (South Foothills), Broadway, and US 36 (North Foothills)

Boulder County government offices closed Monday, Feb. 16, in observance of Presidents 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

Two Boulder County Communities Achieve Firewise Designation

February 2, 2026 Eldorado Springs and TACC-Stagecoach in Lafayette recognized for their efforts to reduce wildfire risks,

Strategic Fuels Mitigation Grant Program Awards Local Agencies Over $685,000 for Wildfire Mitigation

January 15, 2026 The fuels reduction projects will treat nearly 400 high-risk forest and grassland acres throughout the county.

Wildfire Partners and CSU Extension to Host Nov. 12 Webinar on Designing Fire-Resilient Landscapes

November 6, 2025 Wildfire Partners and CSU Extension to Host Nov. 12 Webinar on Designing Fire-Resilient Landscapes Landscape architects, designers, and contractors invited... read more →

Prescribed Burns Scheduled on Boulder County Open Space Lands

October 10, 2025 Burn projects depend on ideal weather conditions, including relative humidity, fuel moisture, and wind. Projects will only proceed when conditions are suitable. Fire managers will monitor all projects until they are called out.

Correction: Wildfire Partners Offers Wildfire Mitigation Training for Boulder County Realtors

October 3, 2025 Correction: Wildfire Partners Offers Wildfire Mitigation Training for Boulder County Realtors Oct. 9 training will provide real estate agents with... 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