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10 Year Forest Resource Management Plan for the James L. Goodwin State Forest

The 10-year management plan documents current conditions at the State Forest, and identifies management and stewardship activities for DEEP to carry-out over the next 10-years to achieve broad overarching goals identified for the State Forest. Proposed management and stewardship activities include invasive species control, wildlife habitat enhancement, forest infrastructure improvements, and silviculturally-guided forest product sales which enhance forest growth, regeneration, and resilience. The draft plan has been reviewed by DEEP field staff and biologists and internally vetted by all DEEP disciplines prior to this public and stakeholder review phase.

Comments received will be incorporated into the plan as part of the public review appendix. This comment period will remain open until September 30th, at which time DEEP will proceed with internal review of the management plan through subsequent steps. Thank you for taking the time to review this information and offer feedback.

James L. Goodwin Forest Management Plan

Mission Statement The mission of the Friends of Goodwin Forest is to advocate, enhance and support education, recreation and conservation activities of the historic James L. Goodwin Forest and Conservation Education Center. Do you enjoy the Center's programs? Are you a fan of the trails and gardens? Interested in preserving the environment?Please consider volunteering and/or joining the Friends of Goodwin Forest to help us continue our mission.

Check out the new volunteer portal at CFPA.**Volunteer Portal**You will be able to create an account, log your volunteer hours and check out volunteer opportunities.

TRAIL CLOSURES IT IS UNSAFE TO BE IN THESE AREAS.

Tree removal is happening in order to make the trails safe to pass. If you need more information, please contact Matthew QuinnThe Natchaug Trail in Goodwin State Forest, between Middle Road and Nutmeg Lane, is temporarily closed for this DEEP timber harvest. Hikers can walk around this closure by using a roadwalk on Middle Rd & Nutmeg Ln via the intersection with 11th Section Rd. The harvest in this area covers 64-acres of ground affected by reasonably severe oak mortality. The landing will be established where the old pavement ends on Nutmeg Lane. Signs will be posted at all of the access points and the ‘Blue’ trails will be administratively closed to protect everyone’s safety while work is being completed. 2020 Goodwin Trails Map Best Hikes and Trails in the Goodwin Forest

Additionally there is a harvest underway toward the end of Cedar Swamp Road in Hampton. This project will require periodic trail closures on Red, Red/White, and Yellow Trails. See map below.

For further information please contactForester Dan Evans at James L. Goodwin State Forest Headquarters P: 860-424-4046 E: [email protected] Due to considerable tree mortality (spongy moth, drought, 2-lined chestnut borer, and other issues), the trail sections Red-White loop (closest to Pine Acres Pond) is closed.

Reminder:
CHECK YOURSELF FOR TICKS AFTER ANY OUTDOOR ACTIVITY.

Treating clothes and shoes with permethrin will help deter ticks but you should always do a self-check.

Welcome to the James. L. Goodwin State Forest and Conservation Education Center!

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| **Give back to Goodwin; enrich someone’s life.**If you have a passion about a conservation, environmental, ecologically -related topic of your choice that you want to share, this is your opportunity. We here at Goodwin would like you to present that knowledge to your peers! Host a hike, give a presentation, do some outdoor activities or experiments, or just have an open ended discussion. Goodwin Conservation Center is looking for volunteers who have knowledge about various conservation-related topics and the ability and desire to share that knowledge with others. We are looking for with knowledge in all conservation topics including birding, rocks, invasive species, survival skills, pollution, photography, nature technological equipment, gardening, etc.Teaching experience helpful but not required. For more information, please contact us | | The video above is from 2012. Most of our programs are free and open to the public. Look for Current Programs under the events tab to find our monthly listings. | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |

| The James L. Goodwin Forest and Conservation Education Center is located at 23 Potter Road Hampton, CT 06247 860-455-9534 The 2000 acre forest and Richard Haley Native Wildlife Garden are open from sunup to sundown year round.The Conservation Education Center and museums are open on a part-time basis, please call ahead when planning a visit. | | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | |