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

Forms for Foresters

Application, Instructions and Fees Form

Please Note: Applicants for forest practitioner certification examination must submit their application and payment during the application period prior to a scheduled examination. If an application for examination is received outside of the application period, the application will be applied to the next available examination date.

Schedule of Forest Practitioner Exams

Annual Report Forms for Certified Foresters

Pursuant to C.G.S. Sec. 23-65i, each certified forester shall submit annual report to the Commissioner of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection on or before June first of each year. Please find the form below:

Forester Electronic Form

Continuing Education for Certified Forest Practitioners

CEU Tracking Form for Forest Practitioners

PA490 Forms

Forms and more information on Public Act 490

Content last updated in April 2022.