Amended fire restrictions: Stage 1 fire restrictions in western Boulder County. Fire restrictions rescinded in eastern Boulder County.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

Strategic Fuels Wildfire Mitigation Grants Fall Application Period Now Open

September 20, 2024 Applications for the Fall 2024 cycle will be accepted through Nov. 1 read more →

Wildfire Partners Provides Free Mitigation Services in Collaboration with TEENS, Inc.

August 30, 2024 Wildfire Partners Provides Free Mitigation Services in Collaboration with TEENS, Inc. TEENS, Inc. Youth Corps summer employment and conservation crews... read more →

Wildfire Partners Chipping Program Supports Residents Near the Dinosaur Fire

July 15, 2024 Wildfire Partners Chipping Program Supports Residents Near the Dinosaur Fire Boulder County Encourages All Residents to Be Prepared for Wildfire... read more →

Boulder County Commissioners’ Town Hall on Wildfire Partners & Wildfire Mitigation Updates July 16

July 9, 2024 Boulder County Commissioners' Town Hall on Wildfire Partners & Wildfire Mitigation Updates July 16 Join the Commissioners in for another in-person... read more →

Wildfire Partners Announces Countywide Wildfire Mitigation Rebate Program

June 18, 2024 Boulder County residents can apply for a rebate of up to $500 after completing one or more required wildfire mitigation actions. 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