Web cookies (also called HTTP cookies, browser cookies, or simply cookies) are small pieces of data that websites store on your device (computer, phone, etc.) through your web browser. They are used to remember information about you and your interactions with the site.
Session Management:
Keeping you logged in
Remembering items in a shopping cart
Saving language or theme preferences
Personalization:
Tailoring content or ads based on your previous activity
Tracking & Analytics:
Monitoring browsing behavior for analytics or marketing purposes
Session Cookies:
Temporary; deleted when you close your browser
Used for things like keeping you logged in during a single session
Persistent Cookies:
Stored on your device until they expire or are manually deleted
Used for remembering login credentials, settings, etc.
First-Party Cookies:
Set by the website you're visiting directly
Third-Party Cookies:
Set by other domains (usually advertisers) embedded in the website
Commonly used for tracking across multiple sites
Authentication cookies are a special type of web cookie used to identify and verify a user after they log in to a website or web application.
Once you log in to a site, the server creates an authentication cookie and sends it to your browser. This cookie:
Proves to the website that you're logged in
Prevents you from having to log in again on every page you visit
Can persist across sessions if you select "Remember me"
Typically, it contains:
A unique session ID (not your actual password)
Optional metadata (e.g., expiration time, security flags)
Analytics cookies are cookies used to collect data about how visitors interact with a website. Their primary purpose is to help website owners understand and improve user experience by analyzing things like:
How users navigate the site
Which pages are most/least visited
How long users stay on each page
What device, browser, or location the user is from
Some examples of data analytics cookies may collect:
Page views and time spent on pages
Click paths (how users move from page to page)
Bounce rate (users who leave without interacting)
User demographics (location, language, device)
Referring websites (how users arrived at the site)
Here’s how you can disable cookies in common browsers:
Open Chrome and click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner.
Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
Choose your preferred option:
Block all cookies (not recommended, can break most websites).
Block third-party cookies (can block ads and tracking cookies).
Open Firefox and click the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner.
Go to Settings > Privacy & Security.
Under the Enhanced Tracking Protection section, choose Strict to block most cookies or Custom to manually choose which cookies to block.
Open Safari and click Safari in the top-left corner of the screen.
Go to Preferences > Privacy.
Check Block all cookies to stop all cookies, or select options to block third-party cookies.
Open Edge and click the three horizontal dots in the top-right corner.
Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions.
Select your cookie settings from there, including blocking all cookies or blocking third-party cookies.
For Safari on iOS: Go to Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security > Block All Cookies.
For Chrome on Android: Open the app, tap the three dots, go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies.
Disabling cookies can make your online experience more difficult. Some websites may not load properly, or you may be logged out frequently. Also, certain features may not work as expected.
Healthy forests start with healthy soil!
As part of the CT Forest Collaborative, we are offering free soil testing and consultation for landowners and private land managers in eligible municipalities. Check your eligibility and request a test through this online form.
We help people care for Connecticut’s forests, wildlife habitats, and urban trees.
Most of the state is forested, and surprisingly, a large portion of that forest is classified as urban forest and is predominantly privately owned. We support both traditional woodland management and urban forestry through education, outreach, and research.
We work with woodland owners, bird watchers, people who enjoy wood and forest products, tree lovers, hikers, foresters, arborists, tree wardens, town leaders, community members, and youth. If you care about Connecticut’s forests, you are welcome here.
Explore our website to learn about our initiatives, access resources, and find ways to get involved. Connect with our team and receive expert guidance designed to help you manage woodlands, enhance urban forests, and contribute to healthier, more resilient communities.
Curious to see our work in action?
Watch our recent documentary to learn how we support forests, wildlife habitats, and urban trees across Connecticut.
The film shares stories from community members and partners who are working to care for our natural resources.
See how forests, communities and research connect across Connecticut through real projects, local voices and place-based work. Explore our interactive StoryMaps and briefings to discover our key initiatives and findings.
An interactive overview of our statewide work in promoting all hands, all lands conservation.
An interactive virtual exhibit sharing women’s experiences with nature in Connecticut.
Read about our work and impact, including projects, events and community initiatives featured in UConn Today.
These programs advance environmental education in nature and sustainability.
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