Forestry

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• 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.

• Arboreta in Connecticut

  A guide to aboreta in Connecticut

• Rural Fire Council

  The Rural Fire Council meets twice per year, and has been instrumental with collecting data, making important suggestions and connections, and has provided support to the Forest Protection Program.

• Fire Department Support

  The DEEP Division of Forestry's Forest Protection Program provides support to local fire departments for wildlife incidents and loans out a Smokey Bear suit for fire education events.

• Forest Fire Weather Information and Danger Explanations

  Information on Connecticut Fire Weather, list-serv, and fire season.

• Dry Hydrant Grant

  Connecticut utilizes SFA funds for dry hydrant installation grant.

• District Fire Wardens

  Connecticut District Fire Wardens are the liaison between Forest Protection and Fire Departments.

• Wildfire Reporting

  How to report a wildfire in Connecticut.

• Forest Fire Danger Report

• Forest Legacy Program Projects

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

• How Climate Change Impacts Forests

  Climate change is altering the natural disturbance regimes to which Connecticut forests are adapted.

• Wetlands and Forestry

  Wetlands and Forestry

• Forest Practices Act Enforcement

  Enforcement of the Forest Practices Act typically involves individuals working without a Commercial Forest Practitioner License.

• 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.

• Letterboxing Clues for Salmon River State Forest

  CT Letterboxing Clues for Salmon River State Forest