Colorado. Division of Forestry, authorColorado State Forest Service, author2018-03-212018-03-212002https://hdl.handle.net/10217/186513The reports describes "an annual investigation of critical forest health issues, including the identification of priority areas across the state where current forest conditions demand timely action." They are intended to "expand Coloradans' knowledge of and interest in our state's forest resources."Reports produced by the Colorado Division of Forestry in conjunction with one or more of the following: Colorado State University Publications and Printing, Colorado State Forest Service and United States Forest Service.Includes bibliographical references.January 21, 2002.This report is the first of what will be an annual investigation of critical forest health issues, including the identification of priority areas across the state where current forest conditions demand timely action. We rely on our rich forest resource for a wide variety of benefits and services, such as improved air and water quality, wildlife habitat, wood products and recreation. A number of natural and human-induced forces impact the ability of our forests to sustain this productivity over the long-term. In many regions of the state, current forest health conditions threaten this lasting sustainability. Ownership of Colorado's forests lies in the hands of a diverse group of federal, state, local, tribal, private and non-profit entities. But in a larger sense, we are all accountable for promoting the responsible stewardship of this valuable natural resource. In order to effectively redeem this stewardship responsibility, land managers, government leaders and the public should better understand the variety of interactions that led to our current forest conditions and what options we have in the future. This first annual report provides a sound basis from which to begin a public dialogue on the future management of Colorado's forests.born digitalannual reportsengforests and forestrymeasurementColoradoforest healthforest managementText