Good Wood.
Good Neighbors.
When safe, usable trees come down during forest mitigation, we believe they deserve a second purpose. Whenever practical, we are happy to share suitable, non-infested logs and firewood with our Colorado community.
OUR COMMUNITY PROMISE
Healthy forests. Stronger communities.
Wildfire mitigation often involves removing crowded or poorly placed trees. Some of that wood may still be useful for heating a home, milling into a project, or helping a community organization.
When a tree is suitable to share, we would rather donate it locally than let a valuable resource go to waste. We welcome opportunities to connect wood from our projects with families, neighbors and charitable partners who can put it to good use.
WHERE THE WOOD CAN GO
One Forest Project. More Ways to Give Back.
Depending on the tree species, condition, size and logistics, usable wood may have a new purpose beyond the job site.
Firewood for Neighbors
Suitable logs may help local residents who heat with wood or need an additional heating resource. Freshly cut wood will generally need splitting and seasoning before burning.
A little warmth goes a long way.
Logs for Local Projects
Straight, sound logs may be useful for rustic landscaping, woodworking, milling or other community projects. Suitability depends on species, dimensions and condition.
Use what the forest provides.
Community & Charity Partners
We welcome connections with local nonprofits, community groups and neighbors who can responsibly distribute or use donated wood.
Stronger together, locally.
A SIMPLE IDEA
Not every removed tree needs to become waste.
When wood is healthy enough to repurpose, the owner permits donation, and transport is appropriate, we will gladly explore a local match. Forest work can make properties safer and do something good for neighbors.
OUR COMMUNITY WOOD PROCESS
From Tree Removal to a Useful Second Life.
We balance the opportunity to donate with safe forest management, property-owner preferences and realistic transport arrangements.
Review the Wood
During a mitigation project, we look for wood that appears sound and potentially suitable for reuse.
Confirm Permission
We discuss donation with the property owner, including what may be kept, shared, cut or hauled.
Identify a Local Match
When possible, we connect eligible material with a neighbor, recipient or community partner.
Arrange a Safe Handoff
Availability, cutting, loading, pickup, hauling and any costs are agreed upon before transfer.
A RESPONSIBLE APPROACH
Good Giving Starts With Good Wood.
Not all cut trees should be moved or used for firewood. We consider forest health and local transport restrictions first.
Wood We May Consider
- Sound, non-infested logs from appropriate trees
- Usable lengths and diameters for the intended purpose
- Wood the property owner agrees to donate
- Local recipients with a practical pickup or delivery plan
Wood We Would Not Offer
- Wood suspected of active bark-beetle infestation or other pest concerns
- Material subject to quarantine or movement restrictions
- Rotten, contaminated, chemically treated or otherwise unsuitable wood
- Material that cannot be safely handled or transported
QUESTIONS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
How Community Wood Donations Work.
Do you donate healthy trees that are removed during mitigation?
When suitable wood becomes available, the property owner agrees, and there is a safe local use for it, we are happy to explore donating the logs or firewood. Availability is not guaranteed.
Can I request free logs or firewood?
Yes. Please contact us with your location, intended use, approximate quantity and pickup ability. We can let you know if a suitable opportunity exists. Free wood does not necessarily include free cutting, splitting, loading or delivery.
Can a homeowner choose to donate trees from their own property?
Absolutely. We can discuss donation during the project estimate and identify material that may be appropriate to share after the homeowner confirms permission.
Do you donate trees affected by pine beetles?
We avoid donating or moving material suspected of active pest infestation. Tree health, species, season and applicable movement restrictions affect what can be shared. When in doubt, we recommend keeping suspect wood on site or using an appropriate disposal or treatment approach.
Will donated firewood be ready to burn?
Not necessarily. Wood freshly cut during a forestry project typically needs to be cut to length, split and seasoned. Recipients should use only appropriately dry firewood in their heating equipment.
Are wood donations tax deductible?
Please do not assume so. COFRFFM is a forestry business, not automatically a tax-exempt charity. Any potential deduction depends on the recipient organization, documentation and your tax circumstances. Seek tax advice if that matters to you.
Do you provide delivery?
Sometimes transportation or loading may be possible as part of an agreed arrangement. It depends on location, equipment availability, volume and safety. We will discuss any associated costs before committing.
COLORADO FRONT RANGE COMMUNITIES
Neighbors Across the Foothills.
We serve Conifer, Evergreen, Ken Caryl, Indian Hills, Aspen Park, Kittredge, Pine, Idledale, Littleton and nearby mountain communities. Donation opportunities are generally local to the original project area.
GIVE WOOD A SECOND PURPOSE
Have Wood to Share?
Could Your Community Use Some?
Whether you are planning forestry work, have a community recipient in mind, or want to ask about available logs, we would be glad to start the conversation.