The Range Roots field guide

Good information.
Better next steps.

Useful places to start when you’re caring for land on Colorado’s Front Range.

Boulder County

Wildfire Partners

Explore official home assessments and program requirements. Eligible Boulder County homeowners can access free assessments through the program.

Visit the official resource

Larimer County / CSU Extension

Small Acreage Management

A useful starting point for pasture, weeds, seeding, and acreage care. Extension offers site visits and optional written reports.

Visit the official resource

Forest stewardship

Colorado State Forest Service

Review landowner assistance, forest management programs, and requirements for formal management plans.

Visit the official resource

Vegetation management

Larimer County Weed District

Find local weed-management assistance, site-visit information, and resources for landowners inside the district.

Visit the official resource

Vegetation management

Weld County Weed Management

Understand local noxious weed concerns and connect with county landowner specialists.

Visit the official resource

Boulder County

Strategic Fuels Mitigation Grants

Review current criteria for eligible community forest and grassland projects. Funding, match requirements, and application periods vary.

Visit the official resource

Resources reviewed October 2026. Check each program’s current eligibility, services, and deadlines. These links are provided for information and do not imply affiliation or endorsement.

Before your first conversation

A little preparation
goes a long way.

  1. Identify your goals: access, healthier vegetation, reduced fuels, or long-term stewardship.
  2. Gather property information, useful photographs, and any existing assessments or plans.
  3. Note the size, access constraints, management history, and the timing you have in mind.
  4. Decide what you need from the assignment: advice, a written plan, a contractor scope, or monitoring.

Let’s start with your property

A good next step
starts with a conversation.

Tell us what you manage and what you want to improve. We’ll discuss the right scope before fieldwork begins.

Start a project brief