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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

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07/09/2021

DEEP Forester Holds Public Outreach Walk July 15 to Outline Upcoming Forest Management Work in Great Pond Block of Massacoe State Forest

Dead Trees Near Trails Will be Removed, Salvaged to Provide Lumber and Firewood to be Used in Connecticut

 

(HARTFORD)—Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Forester Jerry Milne will lead a public outreach walk for local officials and interested members of the public in the Great Pond Block of Massacoe State Forest in Simsbury Thursday, July 15, at 6:30 p.m.

The walk will provide information to interested parties regarding the upcoming salvage of dead trees on 3 acres at Great Pond State Forest. The salvage will remove hazard trees near trails and provide lumber and firewood to be used in Connecticut. 

Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP with Jerry Milne at 860-604-4473, by July 13.

The group will meet at the entrance across from 201 Great Pond Road, Simsbury.

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