Forestry

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• 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.

• Clearcut Treatment

  Before and after photographs of an 8-acre clearcut the CT DEEP Division of Forestry implemented to enhance young forest habitat for wildlife and regenerate shade intolerant tree species.

• Forest Legacy Program Projects

  Learn about the various projects accomplished through the Forest Legacy Program.

• Contacts and Information for Tree Issues

  A page for contacts and information to help the public navigate tree issues

• General Urban Forestry Information

  Overview of the benefits of urban forestry, the benefits of trees, and DEEP's urban forestry program.

• Forest Practices Act and Utilization and Marketing Programs

  Information on the Forest Practices Act and utilization and marketing programs.

• How Forests Offset Climate Change and Its Impacts

  Introduction to how forests offset climate change and its impacts