Wildfire Mitigation, Tree Removal & Land Management for Colorado Ranches and Large Properties
At Outlaw Forestry, we provide specialized wildfire mitigation, professional tree removal, and long-term land management services for private landowners across Eagle County and Western Colorado. Led by licensed arborist Bryce Gidney, our team works with ranches, estates, HOAs, and builders to reduce wildfire risk, improve land health, and protect legacy properties in Colorado’s most fire-prone regions.
We help Colorado landowners protect, improve, and prepare their properties for generations to come. Our work is rooted in certified arborist expertise, advanced forestry equipment, and a deep respect for the land. From hazard tree removal to wildfire defense and long-term land management, every service is tailored to your property’s unique terrain, use, and legacy goals.
OUR SERVICES
Large-Scale Tree Removal for Ranches and High-Value Properties
Our team specializes in complex removals on large acreage properties throughout Eagle County, including hazard trees, beetle-kill, access corridors, and construction-adjacent sites.
Wildfire Mitigation & Defensible Space Services in Colorado
We design and implement defensible space plans that meet Colorado wildfire mitigation standards, support insurance requirements, and protect homes, lodges, and working ranches in high-risk fire zones.
Strategic Land Management for Colorado Ranches and Legacy Properties
Services support long-term land stewardship, wildlife habitat improvement, trail systems, and operational access for large ranches and recreational properties across Western Colorado.
Bryce Gidney is a licensed arborist with hands-on experience managing complex forestry operations in Colorado’s mountain environments. His work focuses on wildfire risk reduction, safe large-tree removals, and sustainable land practices designed for properties measured in acres.
Built on Stewardship. Grounded in Trust.
CLIENT PERSPECTIVES
Private Ranch Owner – Eagle County
“We’ve worked with several land consultants over the years, but none with the level of care and foresight Bryce brings. He approached our wildfire mitigation plan not as a one-time project, but as a long-term relationship with the land. He saw details we never would have caught, and implemented a plan that feels both thorough and respectful of the property. We now feel far more confident heading into fire season.”
“Bryce doesn’t just understand land — he understands people who care deeply about it. From wildlife corridors to game management and blind placement, he created systems that serve our family now and will teach the next generation how to care for it well. The added support in setting up our on-site processing and mentoring our children in ethical hunting practices was above and beyond.”
Estate Manager – Colorado Mountain Property
“We brought in Bryce for what we thought would be selective thinning, and ended up restructuring our entire seasonal land strategy. His approach to forest health and habitat design was practical, thoughtful, and aligned with our values. He’s now a trusted advisor we call on before any major decision involving our projects.”
Custom Home Builder – Vail
Let’s Walk the Land Together
Whether you need hazardous trees safely removed, wildfire defenses strengthened, or long-term land systems built, Outlaw Forestry is ready to help. We bring the equipment, expertise, and discretion required to protect and improve Colorado’s most valued properties.