Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

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

Connecticut Forest Action Plan

The Connecticut Forest Action Plan acts as a guide for the Division of Forestry and hopefully inspires others to improve and protect Connecticut's forest resources for future generations. Created in collaboration with many partners and stakeholders, the Forest Action Plan aims to identify issues and prioritize important areas, values, and needs. The Connecticut Forest Action Plan analyzes the current conditions and trends of forests in Connecticut and lays out strategies and action steps to best plan for the future of the forested landscape.

The 2020 update of the Connecticut Forest Action Plan has been completed after much research and input from DEEP staff, stakeholders, and the public over many months: 2020 Connecticut Forest Action Plan

For a summary of the 2020 Connecticut Forest Action Plan, please visit our StoryMap which includes highlights and interactive maps related to the Action Plan: 2020 Connecticut Forest Action Plan StoryMap

For a more detailed an interactive map of the priority areas from the 2020 Connecticut Forest Action Plan, please visit our web app that allows you to explore the priority areas from the latest Forest Action Plan. Toggle priority layers on and off and change base maps to get the information you need. Draw or add your property or project area to see how it relates to the priority areas as well as other protected open space. Use this information to support grant applications, target conservation opportunities, and best utilize your resources to accomplish your goals. Print out a map to include in a management plan or other document.

2020 Connecticut Forest Action Plan Priority Areas Map

 

Previous versions of the Connecticut Forest Action Plan and any precursors can be found below.

2015 revision of the Connecticut Forest Action Plan

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Forestry Division greatly appreciates the contributions by all who participated in the development of the Forest Action Plan.  We look forward to addressing the issues and implementing the recommendations along with others in the coming years.

2010 version of the Connecticut Forest Action Plan (originally known as the Connecticut Forest Resource Assessment and Strategy) 

Flyer Describing the 2010 Forest Resource Assessment and Strategy

Flyer Describing the 2020 Forest Action Plan Update

The 2004 Forest Resource Plan was a pre-cursor to the 2010 Forest action Plan and provided important guidance regarding stakeholder outreach and development of the Forest Action Plan.

Content last updated on January 11, 2023.