Shrubland Habitats
Shrubland habitats contain thickets of shrubs and young trees mixed with scattered grasses and wildflowers. Large shrublands--those greater than 5 acres--are relatively rare in New Hampshire.
Wildlife species of conservation concern that depend on shrublands include the following species. Click on the species to access the NH Wildlife Action Plan species profile. Species in bold have their own webpage:
American bittern
American woodcock
Eastern towhee
Golden-winged warbler
Non-breeding (migratory) birds
Purple finch
Ruffed grouse
Whip-poor-will
Black racer (snake)
Eastern box turtle
Eastern hognose snake
Smooth green snake
Timber rattlesnake
Wood turtle
Bobcat
Canada lynx
New England cottontail
To learn more, read the NH Wildlife Action Plan habitat profile for Shrublands, including information about the condition and location of this habitat, the threats facing this habitat, and conservation actions recommended by biologists to protect shrublands in New Hampshire.
Stewardship of Shrublands Habitats
A NEW brochure is available to help landowners recognize, understand, and help conserve shrubland habitats. Click here to read and download this new brochure in the Habitat Stewardship Series!
Shrublands Management
For technical guidance on managing open areas for wildlife, NH Fish & Game publishes "Managing Grasslands, Shrublands, and Young Forest Habitats for Wildlife: A Guide for the Northeast," available online here.
New Brochure!
New England Cottontail Rabbits in New Hampshire
