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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Forest Legacy Program Projects

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

• 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.

• Forest Fire Danger Report

• Fire Training and Videos

  Connecticut forest fire videos on dry hydrants and hand line construction, and information on training opportunities.

• 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.

• Wildfire Reporting

  How to report a wildfire in Connecticut.

• Connecticut Interstate Fire Crew

  Connecticut Interstate Fire Crew information and how to sign up.

• Dry Hydrant Grant

  Connecticut utilizes SFA funds for dry hydrant installation grant.

• Forest Protection Contacts

  Information on Forest Protection staff and program.

• Carbon and Forests

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

• Wetlands and Forestry

  Wetlands and Forestry