Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

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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PDF versions of these fact sheets are also available to download and print.

Brush Piles for Wildlife     (PDF)

Butterfly Gardens

Daylighting Roads and Trails to Create Edge     (PDF)

Enhancing Your Backyard Habitat for Wildlife (28 pages)

Mast for Wildlife     (PDF)

Nest Boxes and Structures for Wildlife

Openings for Wildlife     (PDF)

Rejuvenating Old Apple Trees     (PDF)

Snags for Wildlife     (PDF)

Vernal Pools (also visit the Vernal Pool Association website)

Content last updated in April 2023.