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

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.