Forestry

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• Connecticut Tree Cities USA

  Information about the Tree City USA program in Connecticut.

• General Urban Forestry Information

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

• 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.

• Forest Protection Contacts

  Information on Forest Protection staff and program.

• Urban Forestry Grant Accomplishments

  Urban and Community Forestry Grant Accomplishment Page

• Urban and Community Forestry Planning Grant Program

  Urban and Community Forestry Planning Grant Program

• Urban Forest Resilience Grant Program

  Urban forestry improvement due to catastrophic losses from Emerald ash borer and other pests and diseases

• Southern Pine Beetle

  Learn about the destructive southern pine beetle and its management in Connecticut

• Fire Danger, Weather, and Reporting

  Information about daily fire weather and danger, and wildfire reporting

• Urban Forestry in CT

  The Urban Forestry Program provides opportunities for municipalities, organizations and individuals to become engaged in effective urban forestry activities.

• BMPs and Other Environmental Resources

  Learn about best management practices, wetlands, and enforcement related to forestry.

• Forest Health and Climate Change

  Information on the health of forests and the effects of climate change.

• Firewood, Maple Syrup, and Yard Trees

  Firewood, Maple Syrup, and Yard Trees

• Fire Grants, Training, and Programs

  Information on grants available to fire departments, training, prevention, and support provided by forest protection.

• Forest Landowner Assistance

  Connecticut's Forest Landowner Assistance Program offers advice and assistance to private and municipal woodlot owners.