• New Hampshire is 84% forested. In the U.S., only Maine has a greater percentage of trees (92%).



• Private individuals own 70% N.H forest land. (The forest industry owns 10%; 20% is owned by federal, state, and local government).



• Nearly 84,000 New Hampshire people own a woodlot.



• More than 1600 of these landowners are recognized as Tree Farmers for the careful tending of their forests. Collectively, Tree Farmers own about 800,000 acres, more than is contained within the White Mountain National Forest.



• Collectively, Tree Farmers own about 800,000 acres, more than is contained within the White Mountain National Forest.



• The average N.H. woodlot is 39 acres.



• Small family-owned forests provide clean water, beautiful scenery, abundant wildlife, fresh air, natural and cultural heritage, recreation and the basis of the state’s forest industry.



• An Extension Forestry Educator in each county provides assistance and advice to landowners. These foresters are a phone call away. If you don’t know your local forester, a call to the UNH Cooperative Extension Forestry Information Center

Posted March 10, 2006