The United States Forest Service recently announced that the Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands - South Platte Ranger District’s new ranger is Brian Banks.
“This urban District has both unlimited recreational opportunities and precious natural resources in Denver’s backyard,” Banks said. “I’m eager for this management challenge and thankful for our excellent team.”
Banks will oversee 460,000 acres of USFS land in Jefferson, Douglas, Teller, Park and Clear Creek counties.
“I want to continue the tradition of being leaders in landscape-scale restoration and take it to the next level,” Banks said.