City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks

Forest Ecosystem Management Plan (FEMP)

The city adopted the Forest Ecosystem Management Plan in 1999 to address the growing need for ecosystem management on open space lands.

 Forest Ecosystem Management Plan 4.30 Mb

Learn about how OSMP manages trees:  When, Where, Why and How OSMP Removes Trees 503.79 Kb.

FEMP Annual Progress Reports

 2011 FEMP Annual Report 6.27 Mb

 2012 FEMP Annual Report4.72 MB

Wood Available to the Public

Information and Directions:

• Wood will be available for pickup intermittently from May-November on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• The drop site will be the empty lot directly south of the South Boulder Creek Trailhead off SH93 (South Broadway).
• Wood left at the site may need to be cut for transport. This is the responsibility of the collector.
• The collector assumes full responsibility for risks associated with cutting and transport of wood on Open Space property. The city of Boulder assumes no responsibility for injuries or accidents associated with the removal of wood from the drop site. Wood will not be delivered to private residences and OSMP staff is not responsible for assisting with wood removal.

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Last Updated on Friday, 08 February 2013 11:14