Wildlife Species: AMERICAN MARTEN

American marten (sometimes called pine marten) is listed as a state-threatened species in New Hampshire. These mammals, residents of NH's north country, require mature conifer forests with many stumps, logs, and fallen trees. Matren use this habitat for denning in winter and they hunt in and around fallen logs for prey such as mice, voles, and squirrels. Marten will also eat berries, burds, eggs, and nuts when available.

Click here to read the NH Wildlife Action Plan profile of the American marten, detailing the current status, threats to the species, research needs, and recommended conservation actions to help American marten in New Hampshire.

Click here for a fact sheet about the ecology and habitat management requirements for American marten.

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