Forestry

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• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Forest Fire Danger Report

• 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.

• District Fire Wardens

  Connecticut District Fire Wardens are the liaison between Forest Protection and Fire Departments.

• Forest Protection Contacts

  Information on Forest Protection staff and program.

• Wetlands and Forestry

  Wetlands and Forestry

• Yard Trees

  Yard Trees

• Wildfire Reporting

  How to report a wildfire in Connecticut.

• Forest Practices Act Enforcement

  Enforcement of the Forest Practices Act typically involves individuals working without a Commercial Forest Practitioner License.

• Connecticut Forest Product Economic Resources

  Connecticut Forest Product Economic Resources

• Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies Regarding Forest Practices

  The Regulations of Connecticut Agencies were created with respect to the Forest Practices Act to assist in identifying particular details regarding certification not specified in the CT General Statutes.