Forests of Colorado, 2015

Colorado’s forests are prized for their natural beauty, and cover about one-third of the state’s land area. They are also important resources for forest products, wildlife habitat, and ecosystem services. Managing these essential resources requires extensive knowledge about Colorado’s forests. This interactive story map provides an overview of Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) data collected between 2006 and 2015 that provides key insights into these irreplaceable resources.