Forestry

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• How Climate Change Impacts Forests

  Climate change is altering the natural disturbance regimes to which Connecticut forests are adapted.

• 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.

• Forest Fire Weather Information and Danger Explanations

  Information on Connecticut Fire Weather, list-serv, and fire season.

• Wildfire Reporting

  How to report a wildfire in Connecticut.

• Community Fire Control Grants

  Learn about grants for wildfire control and protection.

• Spotted Lanternfly

  Learn about the spotted lanternfly, an insect recently found in Connecticut, which puts our trees at risk.

• 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.

• Continuing Education for Certified Forest Practioners

  CEU Program for CT Forest Practitioners

• Why Leaves Change Color

  CT Forestry - Why Leaves Change Color

• Connecticut Interstate Fire Crew

  Connecticut Interstate Fire Crew information and how to sign up.