CFPA is please to provide this comprehensive online Resource Center. We hope the information and links will help you enjoy and protect our great outdoors and become more aware and involved on various issues affecting our environment. While most information is geared toward Connecticut, much of this information can benefit anyone researching, referencing, or just casually interested in the environment and the enjoyment of our outdoor resources.
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Recreation

Hiking Information

Connecticut's Blue Trail System Appalachian Trail Home Page Peoples State Forest Americas Roof - CT's Highest Point Links to outdoor organizations Connecticut Chapter- AMC Connecticut Chapter- GMC Meshomasic Hiking Club New Haven Hiking Club Links to other sites of interest North Cove Outfitters Department of Environmental Protection State Parks and Forests DEP's Maps and Technical Publications Store Boating Fishing Hunting and Trapping Guide Connecticut River Coordinator- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge Out and About in Connecticut State of Connecticut - Tourism Office Beyond Connecticut American Hiking Society   The Appalachian Mountain Club New York - New Jersey Trail Conference Appalachian Trail Conference Page

The gift of Peoples Forest to the state was celebrated on October 4, 1924. Among the 2,500 who attended were Gov. Charles Templeton, Elliot P. Bronson, Jr., who directed the pageant, State Forester Austin F. Hawes, and State Parks Director, Elliot P. Bronson, Sr. Alain White, CFPA President from 1923 to 1928, is credited with the initiative that led to the creation of Peoples Forest. He proposed the purchase of a forest to be presented as a gift to the state from its people. The idea received overwhelming support with gifts and donations from individuals, school children, and many organizations. The initial purchase was a tract of 400 acres on the Farmington River in Barkhamsted. The Forest has grown over the years to more then 3,000 acres, mostly through donations by members of CFPA and its friends. On October 4, 1924, under the name of Peoples Forest, the original tract was accepted on behalf of the state in the presence of 2,500 people. It was proclaimed the largest forestry event ever held in Connecticut.

Hemlocks and the Woolly Adelgid

From Connecticut Woodlands:
Can Asian Ladybugs Stop Hemlock Woolly Adelgid? By Mark S McClure

THE EFFECT OF HEMLOCK WOOLLY ADELGID ON THE HEALTH OF EASTERN HEMLOCK:
An Update From Connecticut

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Web Site USDA Forest Service

American Chestnut Trees

From Connecticut Woodlands:

Chestnuts In Our Forest- By Sandra L. Anagnostakis

Chestnuts in Our Forest Part II - By Sandra L. Anagnostakis

From Woodworking Magazine:

The Chestnut Story - By Sandra L. Anagnostakis

The American Chestnut Foundation - A non-profit organization whose goal is to restore the American chestnut to its native forests through breeding and research.

CT Chapter of American Chestnut Foundation

Seventh American Forest Congress

Seventh American Forest Congress

The Connecticut Roundtable

The Seventh American Forest Congress: Reflections of a Participant by Carol Youell

Links of Interest

UConn Extension Forestry Home Page

Forest Health and Management, USDA Forest Service, State and Private Forestry

Society of American Foresters: Centennial Celebration Projects Planned

Our Farms and Open Space

      http://www.workinglandsalliance.org/

Watershed Issues

Communication Towers

Connecticut Siting Council

ATC WEB PAGE REGARDING ANTENNA TOWERS

State of Connecticut - DEP Organizational Index

National Wildlife Federation

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