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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

NH FIsh & Game website

Publshed by NH Dept. of Environmental Service, 2006

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.

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

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

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. 

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

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

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.

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

NRI done for town of Springfield, NH in 2008.

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

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

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

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

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

Links to website of largest land trust in New Hampshire. 

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

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.

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. 

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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. 

An evaluation of the NH Coverts Project, completed in 2002

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

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

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

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

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

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

A handout on how to order the Habitat Stewardship Brochure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

A list of handouts

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

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

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

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

Use this checklist to help plan and execute your presentation.

A press release for the Speaking For Wildlife Series

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

The volunteer agreement required to participate in Speaking for Wildlife

A map that shows location of project and volunteers

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

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

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

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.

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

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. 

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).

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.

Links to UNH Cooperative Extension website.

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