Forestry

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• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Wildfire Reporting

  How to report a wildfire in Connecticut.

• Urban Forestry Grant Accomplishments

  Urban and Community Forestry Grant Accomplishment Page

• Forestry Publications

  CT Forestry - Listing of Forestry Publications and Other Useful Documents

• Urban Wood Utilization

  The use of urban wood can be cost-effective and have environmental and economic benefits for the community.

• Community Fire Control Grants

  Learn about grants for wildfire control and protection.

• Find and Contact Your CT Service Forester

  Find the CT Service Forester that works in your area and contact them for woodland owner assistance.

• Continuing Education for Certified Forest Practioners

  CEU Program for CT Forest Practitioners

• Why Leaves Change Color

  CT Forestry - Why Leaves Change Color

• Letterboxing Clues for American Legion State Forest

  American Legion SF Letterbox clues

• 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.