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There’s a specialized network of protected, native forests around CT. Some of it’s even ‘old growth’
Nestled in a quiet patch just off Route 202 in Simsbury is a 40-acre wooded area named Belden Forest. At first glance, the area may look like any other forest in Connecticut, but it’s actually ...
Brush fire risk in Connecticut is high for most of the state today, officials say
The risk posed by brush fires is high Wednesday for most of Connecticut, with the exception of Litchfield County, state ...
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Forest in CT to lead climate-smart forestry in New England
NORFOLK, Conn. (WWLP) – Great Mountain Forest (GMF) has been selected as a flagship practice and education site for the New England Forestry Foundation’s (NEFF) Grow Resilient Oak Hickory ...
Risk of brush fires high again Wednesday across CT, officials share tips on staying safe
Connecticut officials said one home and several other structures were lost last year to wildfires, and one firefighter died ...
CT at high brush fire risk for the second straight day during blustery conditions, DEEP says
Gusty winds Friday had downed some tree limbs, knocked out power and helped fuel a fire that burned at least two cabins at a ...
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The National Park Service is facing federal cuts. Here’s the likely impact for CT parks and trails.
As President Donald Trump reshapes the federal government, leading to unprecedented cuts to the National Park Service, Connecticut’s thousands of acres of state parks and forests also remain ...