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. Rocky Neck State Park is also closed until further notice due to a brush fire. 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

Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies Regarding Forest Practices

The Regulations of Connecticut Agencies were created with respect to the Forest Practices Act to assist in identifying particular details regarding certification not specified in the Connecticut General Statutes.

Effective in 1994 and amended in 2013 and 2024, Sec.23-65h-1. Certification of Forest Practitioners:

This Regulation outlined general requirements with respect to Certified Forest Practitioners. These guidelines covered:

  • Applications
  • Examinations
  • Denials of certificates
  • Issuance of certificates
  • Certificate renewals
  • Set standards for assigning CEU credits to workshops
  • Set required amounts of CEU credits for each level of certification for certificate renewal
  • Set the fees associated with applications

Complete text of Sec. 23-65h-1

Effective in 2007, Sec. 23-65j-1. Conduct of Forest Practitioners:

This Regulation outlined how certified practitioners are to conduct contracts, avoid conflicts of interest, and requirements of disclosing conflicts of interest. All Certified Forest Practitioners are examined on this Section.

Complete text of Sec. 23-65j-1

Content last updated in July 2024.