Forestry

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• Managing for Healthy Forests

  An introduction to the how and why to manage for healthy forests in Connecticut.

• Why Manage Forests in the Face of Climate Change

  Forest management practices can be tailored to improve forest health, resilience, and adaptability, and they also create opportunities to increase forests’ capacity to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change on society.

• Fire Grants and Support

  Information on Dry Hydrant Grants, Community Fire Control Grants, and fire department support.

• Dry Hydrant Grant

  Connecticut utilizes SFA funds for dry hydrant installation grant.

• Forest Protection Contacts

  Information on Forest Protection staff and program.

• Rural Fire Council

  The Rural Fire Council meets twice per year, and has been instrumental with collecting data, making important suggestions and connections, and has provided support to the Forest Protection Program.

• Forest Fire Weather Information and Danger Explanations

  Information on Connecticut Fire Weather, list-serv, and fire season.

• Wildfire Reporting

  How to report a wildfire in Connecticut.

• Fire Department Support

  The DEEP Division of Forestry's Forest Protection Program provides support to local fire departments for wildlife incidents and loans out a Smokey Bear suit for fire education events.

• Community Fire Control Grants

  Learn about grants for wildfire control and protection.

• Forestry Webinars

  Missed a webinar of interest? No problem. Access and watch recently-recored forestry webinars here.

• Native American Use of Prescribed Fire

• CT Forestry Division

  CT DEEP Forestry Division's homepage. Information about forestry and forest management in Connecticut.

• Our Mission at DEEP's Forestry Division

  The mission of the Forestry Division is to advance the health, use, conservation, and appreciation of Connecticut's forest resource.

• Wetlands and Forestry

  Wetlands and Forestry