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Colorado Roadless Rule
DNR releases Colorado Roadless Rule revisions
State seeks comment on proposed changes to conservation framework
The Colorado Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to the draft Colorado Roadless Rule.
Colorado's 4.1 million acres of roadless national forest provide an irreplaceable source of clean water, wildlife habitat and biodiversity and play a critical role in supporting long-term sustainable economic sectors.
The state of Colorado has been working with the U.S. Forest Service and a wide variety of stakeholders since 2005 to develop a permanent conservation framework for the 363 roadless areas within the 11 national forests in Colorado.
A draft rule was published in the Federal Register in July 2008. During the past year Colorado has listened attentively to stakeholders and worked with the Forest Service to improve the draft rule.
Information about the proposed rule and the state's recommendations can be found below. DNR is accepting public comment on these recommendations through October 3. We look forward to hearing from you.
Read the entire introductory letter
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