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Forests, Trees, and Wildlife


Biodiversity

Rare Plants of New Hampshire    

This series of factsheets on New Hampshire's threatened and endangered plants and animals was developed to assist foresters, loggers, landowners, and other land managers in identifying, protecting, and managing rare species and their habitats.


Christmas Trees


Current Use Taxation


Fire Protection

Firebreaks    

Forest Health

Invasives    

Forest Industry


Forest Laws

Basal Area Law    
Slash Law    
Timber Trespass    

Individual Tree Care and Backyard Conservation


Land Protection and Community Conservation

Addressing Wildlife Habitat and Natural Resource Protection in Municipal Land Use Documents    

A document, published by NH Fish & Game and the Jordan Institute detailing how land use regulations can provide New Hampshire municipalities with tools for natural resource and wildlife habitat protection.

Bear-Paw Regional Greenways Conservation Plan    

Links to regional conservation plan for Bear-Paw Regional Greenways, based in Deerfield, NH.

Conservation Campaign: Buck & Ike, town of Swanzey, NH    

Links to website of town of Swanzey, NH - an innovative conservation initiative using two oxen, "Buck and Ike" to promote land conservation.

Conservation Commission Materials - Town of Belmont, NH    

Links to website of the Town of Belmont, NH's conservation commission, with materials related to regulation and voluntary measures to protect wildlife and habitats.

Conservation Easements: A Step-by-Step Guide    

A 4-page how-to guide to conservation easements.

Conservation Plan for NHs Coastal Watersheds    

A conservation plan for the Seacoast region in NH, completed by TNC, SPNHF, the Rockingham Regional  Planning Commission, and the Strafford Regional Planning Commission, completed in 2010.

Conserving Your Land: Options for NH Landowners    

Links to the Forest Society website where you can order this NH-specific publication and connect with other online resources about land protection.

Critical Lands Index - town of Grantham, NH    

An index of conservation lands created by the town of Grantham, NH (2008)

Does Open Space Pay?     

This New Hampshire-based publication examines the other benefits -- financial and otherwise -- to communities of leaving land as open-space.

Effective Community Communication - Best Practices    

Developing effective communication in your community takes time and the involvement, commitment and support of key individuals and organizations. However, the results will be worth it for all members. The following are important points to consider.

GRANIT Data Mapper Tool    

On online mapping program for the state of NH, that you can use to create maps that include many natural resource features.

GRANIT GIS Data    

Website containing raw GIS data and other online tools for mapping of natural resources and other community resources in New Hampshire.

Habitat Stewardship Brochure Series    

About the NH Wildlife Action Plan:  Habitat Stewardship Brochure Series publications.  Links to UNH Cooperative Extension website.

Habitat-Sensitive Site Design and Development Practices to Minimize the Impact of Development on Wildlife    

Links to the NH Dept. of Environmental Services website with factsheets about recommended methods for development that help protect wildlife habitat.

Habitats of Conservation Concern - NH Fish & Game Website    

Links to NH Fish & Game webpages describing 27 habitats of conservation concern identified in the NH Wildlife Action Plan.

Identification & Documentation of Vernal Pools in New Hampshire    

Anyone interested in locating vernal pools in their area -- landowners, towns or conservation groups -- can get detailed guidance from this complete how-to manual.

Innovative Land Use Planning Techniques Handbook    

Publshed by NH Dept. of Environmental Service, 2006

Innovative Land Use Planning Techniques Handbook    

Covers development density, environmental characteristics, and site level design. Each of the 23 chapters includes model ordinances and regulations for use by NH municipalities interested in implementing the innovative land use techniques.

Land Conservation Plan for NH's Coastal Watersheds    

Links to Rockingham Planning Commission's website describing the planning process and linking to downloads of the Coastal Conservation Plan

Land Trusts of New Hampshire    

Links to Forest Society website, where a site is maintained listing all land trusts active in New Hampshire.

Minimizing the Impact of Development on Wildlife: Actions for Local Municipalities    

Links to a Dept. of Environmental Services webpage with factsheets that can assist local municipalities and towns with regulations and practices that are sensitive to wildlife and habitats. 

Natural Resource Inventory Maps - Suggested Maps    

A table showing the recommended maps to included in a Natural Resource Inventory, used by communities in New Hampshire. 

Natural Resource Inventory Maps - Town of Bradford, NH    

Download the maps created for the town of Bradford, NH's natural resource inventory (2009)

Natural Resources Inventory - Guide for Communities    

Learn about identifying and describing natural resources in a local setting in a natural resources inventory.  Communities will gain a strong foundation for land conservation planning and more informed decision making about natural resources.

Natural Resources Inventory - Town of Gilmanton, NH    

Materials related to the Natural Resource Inventory completed by the town of Gilmanton, NH (2004)

Natural Resources Inventory - town of Springfield, NH    

NRI done for town of Springfield, NH in 2008.

NH Wildlife Action Plan - Highest Ranked Habitats Map Explanation    

Links to NH Fish & Game website describing how the Highest Ranked Habitats Map is derived and created.

NH Wildlife Action Plan Ecoregions Map    

Links to NH Fish & Game website explaining NH ecoregions used in NH WIldlife Action Plan.

NH Wildlife Action Plan Maps - Explanation    

Links to NH Fish & Game website describing how the statewide maps were derived and created.

NH Wildlife Action Plan Watershed Groupings Map    

Links to NH Fish & Game website which explains the highest ranked habitat maps and the watershed groupings map.

Preparing a Conservation Plan    

How to draft a conservation plan, including components, process, and implementation.

Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests    

Links to website of largest land trust in New Hampshire. 

Threatend & Endangered Wildlife Species in NH    

A link to NH Fish & Game's website detailing the status of all federal- and state-listed threatened and endangered wildlife species.

Wildlife Action Plan Study - Effingham Conservation Commission    

Links to a study done for the town of Effingham, NH to analyze natural resources based on the NH Wildlife Action Plan tools and resources.

Wildlife Habitat - Municipal Audit    

Links to NH Fish  & Game website describing how communities can conduct an audit of their land use regulations to determine how well they protect wildlife and habitat. 

Zoning Ordinance - Town of Belmont, NH    

Links to zoning ordinances in Belmont, NH several of which provide models for regulation designed to protect wildlife habitat (PDF)

Zoning Ordinance - Town of New Durham, NH    

Links to planning board site for the Town of New Durham, NH, including their zoning ordinance which provides examples of reguulatin to protect wildlife and habitats.


Local Forest Products


Logging and Milling


Market Reports (Historical Information)


New Hampshire's Forests

List of Introduced Trees in NH    

A list of non-native trees not yet recognized in the Big Tree Program.

NH List of Big Trees State and County    

Complete Listing of NH Big Trees (in accordance with American Forests' National Register of Big Trees


Selling Timber


Storm Damage


Wildlife

A Landowner's Guide to Inventorying and Monitoring Wildlife in New Hampshire    

This guide will help you become a better observer of wildlife, and
help you understand the needs of different wildlife species and where they might be found on the land. You also will learn how to conduct your own inventory of different wildlife species and to monitor changes in their numbers over time. Finally, you will learn about statewide and national wildlife monitoring programs where your skills, knowledge, and data collection can contribute to broader wildlife studies.

A Landowners Guide to Woodcock Management in the Northeast    

Habitat management guide for American woodcock in the northeastern U.S.

Addressing Wildlife Habitat and Natural Resource Protection in Municipal Land Use Documents    

A document, published by NH Fish & Game and the Jordan Institute detailing how land use regulations can provide New Hampshire municipalities with tools for natural resource and wildlife habitat protection.

Beavers and Their Control     

Like all wildlife beaver have both positive and negative wildlife values. Their unique ability to construct dams and create substantial water impoundments can drastically change the ecology of wooded areas and natural marshes.

Coverts Project - Annual Reports    

Reports detailing statistics, training, and volunteer accomplishments of the NH Coverts Project volunteers.  Online reports begin in 2002 - earlier reports available upon request from project coordinator. 

Coverts Project - Program Evaluation 2002    

An evaluation of the NH Coverts Project, completed in 2002

Coverts Project - Program Update Blog    

A blog with postings about wildlife volunteer events, workshops, and volunteer opportunities related to the NH Coverts Project volunteer program.

Coverts Project - Sample Press Release for New Volunteers    

A sample press release for new Coverts volunteeres to use in their local communities, to announce their completion of the Coverts Training Workshop.

Coverts Project - Volunteer Service Description     

A description of the role of NH Coverts Project volunteers, including duration, roles, and dates of service. 

Coverts Project Brochure    

A 2-page brochure describing the NH Coverts Project, a wildlife volunteer program sponsored by UNH Cooperative Extension and NH Fish & Game.

Coverts Project Newsletter - Making Tracks    

The newsletter of the NH Coverts Project, a wildlife volunteer program. 

Habitat Stewardship Brochure Series    

About the NH Wildlife Action Plan:  Habitat Stewardship Brochure Series publications.  Links to UNH Cooperative Extension website.

Habitat Stewardship Brochures - Ordering Information Flyer    

A handout on how to order the Habitat Stewardship Brochure

Habitat Stewardship Series: Appalachian oak-pine forests    

This source focuses on the species of Appalachian oak-pine forests, how to recognize these habitats, and why they are important.

Habitat Stewardship Series: Floodplain Forests    

This source examines species of floodplain forests, how to recognize floodplain forests, and why they are important.

Habitat Stewardship Series: Grasslands    

This source focuses on the species of grasslands, how to recognize grasslands, and why they are important. 

Habitat Stewardship Series: Lowland Spruce-Fir Forests    

This source focuses on the species of lowland spruce-fir forests, how to recognize these habitats, and why they are important.

Habitat Stewardship Series: Marsh & Shrub Wetlands     

This source focuses on the species of marsh and shrub wetlands, how to recognize marsh and shrub wetlands, and why they are important. 

Habitat Stewardship Series: Peatlands    

This source focuses on the wildlife species that inhabit peatland habitats, how to recognize these habitats, and why they are important.

Habitat Stewardship Series: Vernal Pools     

This source focuses on the species of vernal pools, how to recognize vernal pools, and why they are important.

Habitat-Sensitive Site Design and Development Practices to Minimize the Impact of Development on Wildlife    

Links to the NH Dept. of Environmental Services website with factsheets about recommended methods for development that help protect wildlife habitat.

Habitats of Conservation Concern - NH Fish & Game Website    

Links to NH Fish & Game webpages describing 27 habitats of conservation concern identified in the NH Wildlife Action Plan.

Identification & Documentation of Vernal Pools in New Hampshire    

Anyone interested in locating vernal pools in their area -- landowners, towns or conservation groups -- can get detailed guidance from this complete how-to manual.

Managing Grasslands, Shrublands, and Young Forests for Wildlife: A Guide for the Northeast     

Written primarily by state and federal wildlife biologists and foresters, this guide will provide you with important information on how to maintain and restore these habitats on the lands you own or manage. Whether you are a novice or an experienced land manager, this guide will provide helpful information anyone can

Managing Riparian Forests    

A fact sheet about management options to protect riparian (or "floodplain") forest habitats.

Minimizing the Impact of Development on Wildlife: Actions for Local Municipalities    

Links to a Dept. of Environmental Services webpage with factsheets that can assist local municipalities and towns with regulations and practices that are sensitive to wildlife and habitats. 

NH Threatened & Endangered Species Act: RSA 212-A    

State enabling legislation for defining threatened & endangered species in NH.

NH Wildlife Action Plan    

Links to NH Fish & Game website with complete information, including downloads, about the NH Wildlife Action Plan. 

NH Wildlife Action Plan - Highest Ranked Habitats Map Explanation    

Links to NH Fish & Game website describing how the Highest Ranked Habitats Map is derived and created.

NH Wildlife Action Plan Ecoregions Map    

Links to NH Fish & Game website explaining NH ecoregions used in NH WIldlife Action Plan.

NH Wildlife Action Plan Maps - Explanation    

Links to NH Fish & Game website describing how the statewide maps were derived and created.

NH Wildlife Action Plan Watershed Groupings Map    

Links to NH Fish & Game website which explains the highest ranked habitat maps and the watershed groupings map.

Protecting and Enhancing Shorelands for Wildlife     

This source offers information about the wildlife of shorelands and recommends plants which will promote that wildlife.

Rare Wildlife of New Hampshire    
This series of factsheets on New Hampshire's threatened and endangered plants and animals was developed to assist foresters, loggers, landowners, and other land managers in identifying, protecting, and managing rare species and their habitats.
Restoring Old-Growth Characteristics    

This pamphlet will introduce you to some of the habitat features of old-growth forests,
outline management options and resources for restoring these features to your woodlands, and discuss opportunities to realize both economic and ecological benefits from your forest.

Speaking for Wildlife - Audience Feedback Form    

Use this printable form to get feedback from your audience members.

Speaking for Wildlife - Backyard Wildlife Flyer - sample    

A sample flyer announcing your Backyard Habitat presentation (MS Word format). You will need to fill in the details.

Speaking for Wildlife - Backyard Wildlife Presentation    

This is a script of the Backyard Wildlife presentation in a printable pdf format. It includes slides and notes. Use it to practice your talk.

Speaking for Wildlife - Backyard Wildlife Press Release    

A sample press release for your talk (MS Word format). You will need to fill in the details.

Speaking for Wildlife - Brochure    

Wildlife volunteers offering free public talks and walks in New Hampshire’s Upper Valley

Speaking for Wildlife - Design your own Field Walk Guide    

A complete guide for planning and executing a field walk in your community.

Speaking for Wildlife - Field Walk - Sample Flyer    

A sample flyer announcing your walk (MS Word format). You will need to fill in the details.

Speaking for Wildlife - How to Deliver an Effective Presentation    

This document includes tips for public speaking and on the best practices for designing a slide/Powerpoint presentation.

Speaking for Wildlife - LCD-How to Connect to a computer    

A refresher about how to set up and run the presentation equipment.

Speaking for Wildlife - NH Wild History Sample Flyer    

A sample flyer announcing your Backyard Habitat presentation (MS Word format). You will need to fill in the details.

Speaking for Wildlife - NH's Wild History Presentation    

Speaker's notes for "New Hampshire's Wild History: 350 Years of Wildlife in NH"

Speaking for Wildlife - NH's Wild History Press Release    

A sample press release for your talk (MS Word format). You will need to fill in the details.

Speaking for Wildlife - Powerpoint Basics    

A refresher about how to set up and run the presentation equipment and play with Powerpoint.

Speaking for Wildlife - Presenters Checklist    

Use this checklist to help plan and execute your presentation.

Speaking for Wildlife - Press Release    

A press release for the Speaking For Wildlife Series

Speaking for Wildlife - Sign in sheet    

Print out several copies of this for your presentation - try to get everyone to sign in before you start your presentation.

Speaking for Wildlife - Volunteer Agreement    

The volunteer agreement required to participate in Speaking for Wildlife

Speaking for Wildlife - Volunteer location map    

A map that shows location of project and volunteers

Taking Action for Wildlife Newsletter    

Archive copies of the "Taking Action for Wildlife" Newsletter, published by UNH Cooperative Extension and NH Fish & Game. 

Threatend & Endangered Wildlife Species in NH    

A link to NH Fish & Game's website detailing the status of all federal- and state-listed threatened and endangered wildlife species.

UNH Cooperative Extension Wildlife Webpages    

Links to the University of NH Cooperative Extension webpages focused on wildlife, habitats, and habitat management.  Includes workshops, publications, and volunteer information.

Wagon Hill Farm Stewardship Plan - Durham NH (2009)    

A stewardship plan written by Ellen Snyder for a conservation parcel owned by the Town of Durham, NH; includes wildlife habitat recommendations along with other natural resource stewardship guidelines.

Wildlife Action Plan Species Profiles - BIRDS    

A series of 49 profiles for bird species of conservation concern, compiled for the New Hampshire Wildlife Action Plan (published in February, 2007).

Wildlife Habitat - Municipal Audit    

Links to NH Fish  & Game website describing how communities can conduct an audit of their land use regulations to determine how well they protect wildlife and habitat. 

Wildlife Species of Special Concern - NH Fish & Game Definition    

Definition of what is a species of special concern, according to the NH Fish & Game Dept., updated in 2009.  Links directly to a .pdf document (231 KB).


Woodlot Management

Forest Resource Management: A Landowner's Guide to Getting Started (order form)    

You can realize your full potential as a steward of your forest by using this guide, entitled Forest Resource Management: A Landowner’s Guide to Getting Started.

Forest Soils    
Help for Landowners: Financial Assistance Programs in NH    

Links to UNH Cooperative Extension website.

Landowner Profiles    
These stories show how we work with landowners to care for New Hampshire's forests.
Managing Riparian Forests    

A fact sheet about management options to protect riparian (or "floodplain") forest habitats.

The Sign of Good Forestry    
Suggestions for erecting the Tree Farm Sign

Workshop Proceedings

Bringing Research to New Hampshire's Forests    
Proceedings from a September 2008 Workshop at Fox Forest, Hillsborough

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