The Forest Health Bill of 2011 - my priority this legislative session – passed through the legislature and awaits the Governor’s signature. This bill is an important step in the right direction for Colorado, as it creates a working group that will be able to address a number of forestry issues that plague Colorado. With an extensive stakeholder process and much expert analysis, the group will define market opportunities for beetle-kill wood, reduce the risk of dead timber and forest fires in affected areas, discuss biomass & other clean energy uses for harvested forest waste as well as how to protect our utility infrastructure for water and electricity. The process will benefit many Coloradans by addressing this statewide issue head-on. For more information contact the Colorado State Forester’s office at 970-491-6303.
Forest Health Bill
November 14th, 2011Filed under Newsletter