Forest management should serve ecosystems and communities, not degrade them.
Colorado Wild's Forest Watch Campaign works to protect old growth forests, sensitive wildlife habitat, and other ecologically important areas in Colorado's forested high country. We simultaneously work to steer fuels reduction efforts towards areas near homes where they are most effective. Through comprehensive monitoring, public education, and application of sound scientific principles, we work to stop or favorably modify ineffective fuels reduction and inappropriate commercial logging disguised as “forest health" projects. We promote sustainable forest thinning in these areas that not only protect homes, but provides quality local jobs. Colorado Wild is also the foremost statewide organization challenging inappropriate administrative rule changes that seek to cut the public out of public lands decisions.
Come explore the HD’s and share your experiences with Witness 4 Wildlife!
Colorado Wild, Western Environmental Law Center and San Juan Citizens Alliance are working with citizens to monitor wildlife movement in the HD Mountains in the San Juan National Forest. This effort is part of a national effort spearheaded by Patagonia's "Freedom to Roam" campaign to broaden awareness about wildlife corridors, and opportunities for wildlife connectivity conservation.
Colorado Wild, Western Environmental Law Center and San Juan Citizens Alliance are hosting a fieldtrip to the HD Mountains in the San Juan National Forest. These trips are part of a national effort spearheaded by Patagonia's "Freedom to Roam" campaign to broaden awareness about wildlife corridors, and opportunities for wildlife connectivity conservation.
Colorado Wild and seven other Colorado conservation organizations submitted a letter today to US Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack asking for the agency to forgo any final decision on the proposed Colorado Roadless Rule until the Obama Administration clarifies its plans for a national roadless rule that could grant Colorado's roadless National Forests the same protections afforded nationwide. While we will continue to work with the State of Colorado and the USFS Regional Office to improve the proposed Colorado Rule, we believe it is imperative that it not be adopted until it is clear that it is consistent with President Obama’s commitment to support and defend the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule.