Forestry

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• Oak Shelterwood Establishment Harvest

  Before and after photographs of an oak shelterwood establishment harvest implemented by CT DEEP Division of Forestry to diversify forest age structure and regenerate an oak-dominated forest type.

• White Pine Thinning

  Before and after photographs of a white pine forest canopy after CT DEEP Division of Forestry implemented a thinning treatment to improve growth rates and stand health.

• Slab Wood for Firewood at the DEEP Sawmill

  Find out how to purchase bundles of slab wood from DEEP's Portland Sawmill to cut into firewood.

• White Pine Plantation Thinning

  Before and after photographs of a white pine plantation that was thinned by CT DEEP Division of Forestry to improve tree growth rates and seed production.

• Irregular Shelterwood Harvest

  Before and after photographs of an irregular shelterwood harvest the CT DEEP Division of Forestry implemented to regenerate and perpetuate an oak-dominated forest type.

• Clearcut Treatment

  Before and after photographs of an 8-acre clearcut the CT DEEP Division of Forestry implemented to enhance young forest habitat for wildlife and regenerate shade intolerant tree species.

• Forest Legacy Program Projects

  Learn about the various projects accomplished through the Forest Legacy Program.

• Contacts and Information for Tree Issues

  A page for contacts and information to help the public navigate tree issues

• General Urban Forestry Information

  Overview of the benefits of urban forestry, the benefits of trees, and DEEP's urban forestry program.

• Forest Practices Act and Utilization and Marketing Programs

  Information on the Forest Practices Act and utilization and marketing programs.

• How Forests Offset Climate Change and Its Impacts

  Introduction to how forests offset climate change and its impacts

• Carbon and Forests

  An introduction to how a forest absorbs and releases carbon, where it stores carbon, and what influences forest carbon accumulation dynamics.

• Climate Change and Connecticut Forests

  An introduction to the relationship between climate change and its impacts and Connecticut forests.

• How Climate Change Impacts Forests

  Climate change is altering the natural disturbance regimes to which Connecticut forests are adapted.

• How You Can Help

  The actions we take on a daily basis can impact Connecticut forests and their ability to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change.