Chimney Rock to get monument label - Obama declaration would bypass Congress, raise profile of ancient site, Durango Herald
Cashing in the (wood) chips, Durango Herald
Mixed review for state roadless rule - Forest Service officials explain procedures, provisions, Montrose Daily Press
U.S. Forest Service moving toward land sale on West End site, Aspen Daily News
Forest Service makes the right call on camping ban, Aspen Times letter
Forest Service plans for cycling race, Cortez Journal
Winter mining ban tossed out at Avalanche Creek site, Aspen Times
Lodge owner: Wildfires 'a blessing', Denver Post
Colorado Wildfires Hearing August 15, U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
New plan proposed for Shoshone Forest, Powell Tribune
Study of whitebark pine impact on grizzlies continues, Powell Tribune
Shoshone resource committee projects sought, Billings Gazette
Emerald ash borer draws nearer to Nebraska, SF Chronicle AP
Official: Heat, drought straining Nebraska trees, SF Chronicle AP
New Mystic District ranger brings broad experience to first-love forest, Rapid City Journal
Black Hills National Forest announces Mystic District Ranger, Butte County Post
Scoping period extended for proposed Cain Creek Land Exchange, Rapid City Journal



