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.