Primary Forest Types

Mixed Conifer, Ponderosa Pine, Pinyon/Juniper, Aspen, Wetland Cottonwood, Oak/Shrub, and Spruce/Fir.

Services Provided

Defensible Space, Large-Capacity Chipping, Certified Tree Spraying, Hazard Tree Removal, Tree Climbing, Forest Health Restoration.

About Us

Fire Ready of SW Colorado owners Dan and Sheri MacVeigh are excited about providing this vital public service. "We want to do what we can to help property owners minimize the threat of wildfire," says Sheri MacVeigh. Dan has worked with Deer Hill Expeditions and Partners - two organizations that use nature to inspire students. Sheri is involved with a variety of mental health services.

Fire Ready of SW Colorado has donated defensible space work through Habitat for Humanity homes in the wildland-urban interface near Bayfield, Colorado.

 

 

News Articles / Press Releases

Licensed Pesticide Applicators Help Protect Colorado Trees from Pine Beetle, Department of Agriculture, May 25, 2007

Something for Everyone at the Home Show, Pagosa Sun Online, May 5, 2007

"Dan MacVeigh of Fire Ready now a Certified Arborist" press release, November 15, 2006

"Beetle Epidemic: Seek treatments, hope for best," Pagosa Springs SUN, June 12, 2003

"Creating Defensible Space," Pagosa Springs SUN, April 24, 2003

"Fire Ready Expands to Pagosa," May 17, 2002

 

 

 


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