Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
Forestry
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An introduction to how a forest absorbs and releases carbon, where it stores carbon, and what influences forest carbon accumulation dynamics.
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Climate Change and Connecticut Forests
An introduction to the relationship between climate change and its impacts and Connecticut forests.
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How Climate Change Impacts Forests
Climate change is altering the natural disturbance regimes to which Connecticut forests are adapted.
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The actions we take on a daily basis can impact Connecticut forests and their ability to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change.
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An introduction to the how and why to manage for healthy forests in Connecticut.
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Why Manage Forests in the Face of Climate Change
Forest management practices can be tailored to improve forest health, resilience, and adaptability, and they also create opportunities to increase forests’ capacity to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change on society.
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Information on Dry Hydrant Grants, Community Fire Control Grants, and fire department support.
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Connecticut utilizes SFA funds for dry hydrant installation grant.
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Information on Forest Protection staff and program.
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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.
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Forest Fire Weather Information and Danger Explanations
Information on Connecticut Fire Weather, list-serv, and fire season.
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How to report a wildfire in Connecticut.
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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.
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Learn about grants for wildfire control and protection.