Work was underway in late 2002 to stabilize soils and remove hazardous trees from the most heavily used areas. Rehabilitation work, including aerial seeding and mulching, was also conducted.
Rocky Mountain Forests
Wildlife, tundra, economy will feel the effects of climate change at Rocky Mountain National Park
The study applied global climate models that indicate Rocky Mountain National Park will face milder winters and warmer summers in the future.
Forest health debate rages long after 2002 fires extinguished
Wildfires burned over 7.1 million acres of public and private lands during the summer of 2002, mostly in the western U.S. While battling these fires, 21 firefighters were killed.
Colorado White River Forest Plan revision released, appealed
The White River National Forest encompasses 2.3 million acres in north-central Colorado west of the Continental Divide and straddling I-70. It includes one-sixth of national forest system lands in Colorado, but accounts for about 30 percent of recreational use.
Researchers link Colorado forest fires, atmospheric carbon increases
Researchers developed a computer model of a complex forest ecosystem to simulate the release of carbon during the 2002 fire season in Colorado.
