Forest health outreach education is a major part of the Extension effort in Summit County.  Extension partners with many local organizations to support forest health education in Summit County.  Some cooperative efforts include Forestry in the Field, Ski With a Ranger, Safe Summer Kickoff, fire department open houses, community presentations, Summit Daily press releases and articles, as well as radio public service announcements, to name a few.   

2012 Forestry in the Field Hikes

Join Colorado State University Extension in Summit County and Friends of the Dillon Ranger District to explore the dynamic forests of Summit County. This workshop series takes place at different trailhead locations throughout Summit County, offering participants guided hikes focused on current forest issues. Topics for exploration include tree ID, historic perspectives, stakeholder interest, the wildland urban interface, and community wildland fire issues.

Forestry in the Field Hikes - Information
Forestry in the Field Hike Directions- Hike Directions

For information on protecting your neighborhood and property from the threat of wildfire, see our brochure "Living With the Threat of Wildfire".

Fire Level Dangers Defined - courtesy of the U.S. Forest Service

To request a speaker on Forest Health and Wildfire Preparedness, please contact Dan Schroder at (970)668-4140 or .

Extension also administers the Summit County Wildfire Council, which is comprised of representatives from the United States Forest Service, Colorado State Forest Service, each of the three fire protection districts, each of the towns, and one citizen representative from each of the four river basins.  

Next Wildfire Council Meeting: May 17, 2012, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Location:  Buffalo Mountain Room, County Commons, Frisco
For more information call 970-668-3595.

Recent Summit County Wildfire Council Meeting Agendas:
March 15, 2012 Wildfire Council Meeting Agenda
January 19, 2012 Wildfire Council Meeting Agenda

Wildfire Council Meeting Minutes:
March 15, 2012 Wildfire Council Meeting Minutes
January 19, 2012 Wildfire Council Meeting Minutes


Colorado State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Summit County cooperating. Extension programs available to all without discrimination.