Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

DEEP headquarters at 79 Elm Street in Hartford has partially re-opened to staff and members of the public as of Tuesday, February 3. The DEEP records room has re-opened. The DEEP Central Permit Processing Unit (CPPU) will be open to the public starting on Wednesday, Feb. 4. For updates, click here

Slab Wood for Firewood at the DEEP Sawmill

Bundles of slab wood being sold for firewood at the DEEP Sawmill.

The DEEP Sawmill in Portland (163 Great Hill Road) has bundled slab wood available for sale on a first come, first serve basis. The slabs are the outer round portions of sawn logs and they make excellent firewood. The roughly one cord bundles (4’ x 4’ x 8’) are available for $100.00 per cord for hardwood and $50.00 per cord for softwood.

Bundles can be picked up and paid for by appointment ONLY during the hours when the sawmill is open: Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

DEEP has a loader for loading a trailer, but cannot use it to load the back of a truck due to risk of damage. If you only have a truck, staff can set a bundle to the side, cut the bands, and load onto the truck by hand.  

For more information or to make arrangements, please contact State Forester Nathan Piche at nathan.piche@ct.gov.

Content last updated in April 2024.