Forestry

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

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How Forests Offset Climate Change and Its Impacts

Introduction to how forests offset climate change and its impacts
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.
Climate Change and Connecticut Forests

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

An introduction to how a forest absorbs and releases carbon, where it stores carbon, and what influences forest carbon accumulation dynamics.
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.
How Climate Change Impacts Forests

Climate change is altering the natural disturbance regimes to which Connecticut forests are adapted.
Classification of Land as Forest Land

Learn about the process of enrolling your land in Public Act 490, a forest land classification for property tax purposes.
Connecticut Tree Cities USA

Information about the Tree City USA program in Connecticut.
Laws and Regulations Regarding Connecticut Trees

Laws and Regulations Regarding Connecticut Trees
Arboreta in Connecticut

A guide to aboreta in Connecticut
Urban Forestry Grant Opportunities

An overview of urban and community forestry grant opportunities in Connecticut.
Contacts and Information for Tree Issues

A page for contacts and information to help the public navigate tree issues
Forest Legacy Program Projects

Learn about the various projects accomplished through the Forest Legacy Program.
Estate Planning Resources and the Forest Legacy Program

The CT DEEP partners with the US Forest Service to implement the Connecticut Forest Legacy Program to identify and conserve environmentally important forests.
Forest Fire Prevention Tips

The majority of wildfires in Connecticut are human-caused by improper burning of debris, arson, campfires, discarded wood ashes, and equipment.

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