Forestry

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• Resilient Forestry Practices Grant

  This grant is available to help rural communities in Connecticut implement resilient forestry practices.

• Urban Forestry Grant Accomplishments

  Urban and Community Forestry Grant Accomplishment Page

• Forestry Webinars

  Missed a webinar of interest? No problem. Access and watch recently-recored forestry webinars here.

• Native American Use of Prescribed Fire

• CT Forestry Division

  CT DEEP Forestry Division's homepage. Information about forestry and forest management in Connecticut.

• Our Mission at DEEP's Forestry Division

  The mission of the Forestry Division is to advance the health, use, conservation, and appreciation of Connecticut's forest resource.

• 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 CT General Statutes.

• Forest Practices Act

  The Forest Practices Act was passed by the Connecticut General Assembly in 1991.

• Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)

  Help slow the spread of the invasive insect, emerald ash borer.

• Hemlock Woolly Adelgid

  Learn about the non-native insect, hemlock woolly adelgid, that feeds on conifer trees.

• Oak Shelterwood Establishment Harvest

  Before and after photographs of an oak shelterwood establishment harvest implemented by CT DEEP Division of Forestry to diversify forest age structure and regenerate an oak-dominated forest type.

• White Pine Thinning

  Before and after photographs of a white pine forest canopy after CT DEEP Division of Forestry implemented a thinning treatment to improve growth rates and stand health.

• Slab Wood for Firewood at the DEEP Sawmill

  Find out how to purchase bundles of slab wood from DEEP's Portland Sawmill to cut into firewood.

• White Pine Plantation Thinning

  Before and after photographs of a white pine plantation that was thinned by CT DEEP Division of Forestry to improve tree growth rates and seed production.

• Irregular Shelterwood Harvest

  Before and after photographs of an irregular shelterwood harvest the CT DEEP Division of Forestry implemented to regenerate and perpetuate an oak-dominated forest type.