Can I Farm with Wetlands on the Property?
Farming “As-Of-Right” when the Property has Wetlands
- Yes! Farming is considered an "as-of-right" activity proctected under the Connecticut Inland Wetlands & Watercourse Act, refer to Section 22a-44 of the CT General Statutes.
- Tolland is a “Right to Farm” Community, click here view the Ordinance.
- CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) has a brochure about Farming & Wetlands, click here.
Examples of Allowed "As-Of-Right" Activities:
- Farming
- Forestry (silviculture)
Tolland's Agriculture Commission:
- If you would like to know more about Agriculture in Tolland visit the Agriculture Commission's webpage, click here.