Forest Stewardship for Colorado’s Private Lands
We protect ranches, estates, and legacy properties through expert wildfire mitigation, specialized tree removal, and long-term land management.
Colorado Wildfire Insurance Has Changed. Are You Compliant?
Starting in July 2026, Colorado’s HB 1182 mandates that insurance providers must factor property-level wildfire mitigation into their premiums.
As ISA Certified Arborists, we provide the complete "Insurance Compliance Package" your insurer demands: Certified mitigation reports, defensible space creation, and before/after visual evidence.
Specialized Tree Removal for Colorado Ranches
Precision, machine-assisted felling and advanced rigging for complex hazard removals on legacy mountainous terrain.
OUR SERVICES
Outlaw Forestry provides comprehensive land management, defensible space creation, and specialized tree care for high-net-worth properties across Western Colorado. As ISA Certified Arborists, we bridge the gap between aesthetic landscape goals and strict wildfire insurance compliance, ensuring your legacy ranch or mountain estate remains safe, resilient, and beautiful for generations.
Colorado Wildfire Mitigation & Defensible Space
Strategic defensible space plans engineered to meet strict HB 1182 insurance mandates without compromising your landscape's natural beauty.
Forest Stewardship & Habitat Enhancement
Selective, long-term thinning techniques that reduce dangerous fuel loads while elevating critical habitat for Colorado’s elk and deer.
Built on Stewardship. Grounded in Trust.
We are not a standard residential tree service. Outlaw Forestry is a specialized partner to legacy landowners, HOA boards, and custom home builders across Western Colorado (Eagle, Pitkin, Routt, Garfield, and Summit counties). Led by licensed arborist Bryce Gidney, we bring the heavy equipment required for scale, matched with the discretion required for high-net-worth properties.
CLIENT PERSPECTIVES
Finding a contractor who understands both the strict requirements of wildfire mitigation and the aesthetic sensitivity of a legacy property is incredibly rare. Bryce didn’t just bring heavy equipment to clear hazardous trees; he brought the critical eye of an ISA Certified Arborist. His approach to forest health was practical, thoughtful, and completely preserved the beauty of our landscape. He didn’t just complete a project—he became a trusted, long-term advisor for the stewardship of our entire estate.
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.”
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