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

Find and Contact Your CT Service Forester

In Which Service Forestry Area Is Your Woodland Located?

Service Forestry Area Map

Area 1: David Beers 

CT Service Forester, Area 1 Western District, David Beers

Western District Headquarters
203 Plymouth Road
Harwinton, CT 06790
Office: 860-424-3382 | Cell: 860-965-8975
Email: david.beers@ct.gov

Area 2: David Irvin

CT Service Forester, Area 2, David Irvin

Eastern District Headquarters
209 Hebron Road
Marlborough, CT 06447
Office: 860-424-3594 | Cell: 860-462-8961
Email: David.Irvin@ct.gov

Area 3: Frank Cervo

CT Service Forester, Area 3 Eastern District, Frank Cervo

James L. Goodwin State Forest
23 Potter Road
Hampton, CT 06247
Office: 860-336-4247 | Cell: 860-930-5037
Email: frank.cervo@ct.gov

To request a site visit, please complete and send the Stewardship Landowner Questionnaire to your Service Forester. 

Content last updated in July 2024.