Measurements at Niwot Ridge research station west of Boulder indicate changes to Colorado mountain zones are underway.
CBD, WWP Seek endangered species protection for plains bison
Two groups let the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service know they intend to sue because of the agency’s decision to not offer the plains bison endangered species protection.
Large-scale forest biomass production unsustainable, bioenergy researchers determine
A move toward industrial-scale bioenergy using forest biomass could negatively impact ecosystem diversity.
Feds urged to release Mexican wolves into Arizona, New Mexico to preserve species, ecosystem
The benefits of releasing captive-bred Mexican wolves into the wild include support of wolf reintroduction efforts in the Southwest and ecosystem balance, groups say.
Expanded range, increased breeding may explain scope of massive Mountain West pine beetle infestation, CU study finds
Research suggest that mountain pine beetles are maturing faster than previously thought with two generations of young bugs attacking vulnerable pine forests throughout Colorado and the Rocky Mountain West.
Snapshot of the Colorado Trail: Hiking north to Mt. Princeton in the San Isabel National Forest
The long Colorado Trail offers many day hikes, including an easy route toward Mt. Princeton in central Colorado.
Navigating the periphery of Buffalo Peaks Wilderness in Colorado’s Pike National Forest offers rewarding hike
Hikers enjoy a few choices when considering trails near the Buffalo Peaks Wilderness south of Fairplay, Colorado.