Forestry and Wildlife - Fred Borman

Extension programs in Forestry and Wildlife bring a comprehensive approach to solving problems and protecting resources through an extensive network of partners within the natural resources community. UNH Cooperative Extension works closely with the NH Division of Forests and Lands, NH Department of Fish and Game, Society for the Protection of NH Forests, Audubon Society, NH Timberland Owners Association, USDA Forest Service, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Farm Services Agency (FSA), Society of American Foresters and other groups to provide assistance to private forestland owners and communities in a scientifically based approach to managing their natural resources.

The Extension Educator for Forestry and Wildlife is available to provide the following services to landowners and communities in Rockingham County:

• Up to two days per year per tract of on-site observations and recommendations to landowners and community forests in the management of natural resources, including timber and wildlife habitat
• Referrals to licensed foresters and commercial loggers
• Natural Resources publications
• Approvals of practices cost-shared by NRCS, such as those funded under WHIP and EQIP
• Educational workshops for landowners, communities, and non-profit groups
• Programs in Urban and Community Forestry including:
  • Training in shade/park tree inventories
  • Management of town forests
  • Non-profit group organization
  • Training for municipal tree workers
  • Tree City USA

Links:

• American Forests
• American Tree Farm Program
• Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) and Emerald Ash Borer
• Depth Maps of Selected New Hampshire Lakes and Ponds
• Financial Assistance for Landowners: Making Habitat Happen
• Heating your Home with Wood
• Hike Safe!
• National Academies Press
• National Arbor Day Foundation
• New Hampshire Audubon Society
• New Hampshire Department of Fish and Game
• New Hampshire Directory of Sawmills and Lumber Wholesalers
• New Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands
• New Hampshire Timberland Owners Association
• New Hampshire Wildlife Action Plan and Habitat Maps: Conservation Tools for Your Community
• New Hampshire Wildlife: Host a Presentation
• New Hampshire Wildlife Sightings: Report your observations of wildlife in New Hampshire
  
• Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests
• Society of American Foresters
• State of New Hampshire Birds: A Conservation Guide
• UNH Cooperative Extension - Forestry
• USDA Farm Service Agency
  
• USDA Forest Service Northeastern Area
  
• USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
• Weed Wrenches Available for Invasive Plant Work
• What is an invasive plant?
  

For more information, contact:
Fred Borman, Extension Educator, at fred.borman@unh.edu or 603-679-5616.