Colorado Statewide Forest Resource Assessment

Map 21 – Wildland-Urban Interface with Wildfire Intensity (2030)2030 WUI/CPZ BufferDistanceLow Moderate High Very High Total0.5 mile 604,993 312,610 244,572 106,940 1,269,1151 mile 413,345 224,342 161,275 87,735 886,6972 mile 802,413 474,991 318,158 174,486 1,770,048Total 1,820,751 1,011,943 724,005 369,161 3,925,860Table 21 – 2030 WUI Areas with Wildfire Intensity (acres)Data Gaps• Need a clear defi nition and data layer with spatial locations andboundaries for “communities” in Colorado. This should includepolygon data showing the extent of each designated community.• Need a consistent, state-level layer with the spatial locations andboundaries of approved Community Wildfi re Protection Plans.• Need a more consistent wildland-urban interface risk analysis for theEastern Plains.Maintain and Enhance the Economic Benefits and Values of Treesand ForestsOverview: Wood products derived from Colorado’s forests include sawtimber,fi rewood, posts and poles, Christmas trees, log homes and furniture, paneling,fl ooring, animal bedding and a variety of landscaping materials. They alsoinclude chips, pellets and other materials associated with woody biomassfor renewable heating and energy. Locally based forest products businessesprovide valuable jobs and economic opportunities for Colorado communities.51