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 a 'very high' or 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Contacting the Forestry Division

Main Office
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Division of Forestry
79 Elm Street
Hartford, CT  06106
Phone*: 860-424-3630
Fax: 860-424-4070
deep.forestry@ct.gov

Eastern District Headquarters
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Division of Forestry - Eastern District
209 Hebron Road
Marlborough, CT 06447
Phone: 860-295-9523
Fax: 860-295-1038

Western District Headquarters
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Division of Forestry - Western District
2065 Thomaston Road
Watertown, CT  06795
Phone: 860-485-0226
Fax: 860-485-1638

*Phone coverage is provided during normal operating hours, Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm.