United States Forest Service - The Durango Herald

Forest Service sued over decision to use chain saws in wilderness areas

Conservation groups argue federal land agency operated in secret, broke law

DATE: May 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

BLM launches tip line to report suspicious activity on public lands

Reports sent directly to rangers aims to speed up response time

DATE: May 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

In beetle kill forests, there are winners and losers

Study is first to look at how outbreak has affected wildlife

DATE: May 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Forest lands closed during 416 Fire to reopen Wednesday

Lingering dangers pose risk to hikers, mountain bikers

DATE: Apr 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Prescribed fire scheduled at Chimney Rock National Monument

Fire officials on the Pagosa Ranger District in the San Juan National Forest will conduct prescribed fire operations in Chimney Rock National Monument as early as Monday. Less tha...

DATE: Apr 16, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mountain bikes at heart of Silverton trails debate

Extensive network proposed north of town

DATE: Apr 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Silverton’s ambitious trails plan aims to boost economy

Some worry fragile high country terrain could be put at greater risk

DATE: Apr 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

416 Fire investigation taking ‘longer than expected,’ Forest Service says

La Plata County commissioner grills officials about why a cause has not been released

DATE: Mar 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Judge orders Forest Service to release Village at Wolf Creek documents

Environmental groups say federal agency tried to hide information

DATE: Mar 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forest Service grants Village at Wolf Creek road access

Federal agency cites law known as ANILCA in decision

DATE: Feb 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Flooding from runoff on 416 Fire a growing concern

Heavy snowpack may increase risk of debris flows

DATE: Feb 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Flooding from runoff on 416 Fire a growing concern

Forest Service says to contact Natural Resources Conservation Service for assistance

DATE: Feb 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News