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 the NH DES webpage outlining current shoreland protection regulations for landowners, timber harvesters, developers, and others working near waterways and waterbodies in 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.

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

A step-by-step list of how to use town regulations to help protect wildlife in NH.

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 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.

Good Forestry in the Granite State update in the Fall 2010 Issue of Taking Action for Wildlife

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. 

Sample zoning ordinance that includes wildlife considerations.

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.