If you have storm damage questions, contact your local county extension forester.

The tornado that touched down in New Hampshire July 24 has uprooted or damaged trees across a 49.5 mile stretch of the state from Northwood to Effingham.

Each downed- or damaged-tree situation is unique, and each poses potential dangers to landowners trying to clean up the damage.

Stay safe!
Seek professional advice before undertaking the job, and use common sense as you work. A few tips:

• Don't try to clean up storm-damaged trees during high wind conditions.
• Stay away from downed or sagging power lines until utility crews have arrived and repaired them.
• Don't work alone.
• Wear a hard hat and other recommended safety gear.
• Watch for hanging limbs and leaning trees.
• Remember that trees and branches may be unstable and pose considerable risk.
• Contact your insurance company for instructions, and take pictures to document damage for potential claims.

Click here for more important information.

Click below to view videos about the following topics:

• Protecting Your Land
• Selling Timber
• Hiring Professionals
• Wildlife Habitat
• Coverts Volunteers for Wildlife
• Community Tree Stewards Volunteers
• NH's Forest Industry
  
• A carefully considered timber harvest
• More about the Forestry and Wildlife Program of UNH Cooperative Extension
• Click here for contact information.

The Importance of Hydroperiod in Wetland Assessment:
a guide for community officials, planners, and natural resource professionals

New Hampshire has many different types of wetlands that serve important functions in our landscapes, including flood control, groundwater protection, and sediment trapping. Their role in providing habitat for amphibians, however, is often a main reason natural resource professionals and communities are interested in protecting them.

This new publication describes a biologically-based method for determining what species of amphibians will use any given wetland by assessing wetlands based on their hydroperiod, the length of time and portion of the year that a wetland holds water. Understanding hydroperiod is an important initial step in guiding management decisions aimed at minimizing or avoiding loss or degradation of wetlands that provide significant amphibian breeding habitat within an area.

High resolution CDs of the publication are available for $10. Download the order form.

Contact Matt Tarr for more information: (603) 862-3594 or mtarr@ceunh.unh.edu

NH’s Natural Resources Volunteer Program – Core Training for Community Tree Stewards, Earth Team, and Wonders of Wildlife Volunteers

Do you enjoy learning about NH’s outdoors and sharing with others? Are you concerned about the future of NH’s forest, wildlife, and water resources? Are you on a member of conservation commission, land trust, or watershed association or have thought about becoming more involved in your community?  If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, NH’s Natural Resource Volunteer Program can provide you with many opportunities.

Click here to learn more about NH's Natural Resources Volunteer Program.

UNH Cooperative Extension has just published a new brochure series to help landowners learn about and help conserve important wildlife habitats found on their land.

The New Hampshire Wildlife Action Plan: Habitat Stewardship Series brochures cover a variety of habitat types critical for wildlife species at risk in New Hampshire. The first four brochures, available now, focus on grasslands, marsh and shrub wetlands, floodplain forests, and vernal pools.

Click here to learn more about the Habitat Stewardship Brochure Series.