Forests and Trees

European barberry
The First Signs of Spring: Spotting Invasive Plants
As the weather warms and our days stretch longer and brighter, we begin to see and hear the bustle of the natural world picking up all around us. The ... Learn More
a group of women standing in the woods
A Recap of the 2024 Women Landowner Summit
An opportunity for NH women forest landowners to come together, learn, build skills, and connect.
On March 8, 2024, over ninety women forest landowners came together at the Women Landowner Summit to learn, build skills, and connect. Learn More
National Invasive Species Awareness Week logo
5 Ways to Participate in National Invasive Species Awareness Week
Keep an eye out for invasive species, from February 26— March 3, 2024 and beyond.
National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) is being celebrated February 26— March 3, 2024. Learn More
Butterfly and chives
NH Butterfly Monitoring Network Offers Online Trainings
Six-part webinar series will kick off in March with partners from across the state
A six-part online training series hosted by the NH Butterfly Monitoring Network will provide information on butterflies in New Hampshire, butterfly bi... Learn More
Lumber
NH Forest Products Markets Update Webinar - January 31, 2024
A NH Forest Products Markets Update webinar took place on August 29, 2023. Experts representing a range of New Hampshire Forest products markets spo... Learn More
Lindsay Watkins in a tree canopy wearing a helmet and safety glasses
In the Woods with Lindsay Watkins, Belknap & Strafford Counties Forester
Extension county foresters help citizens and landowners learn about and care for New Hampshire's forests, trees, wildlife and habitats. Because they'r... Learn More
Gail Wigler and Katie Stuart standing by a tree in the winter
Better Together: Gail Wigler and Katie Stuart Share Their Story
Sharing the perspectives of women landowners and managers in New Hampshire as part of the Women in the Woods project.
Women in the Woods is a collaboration between UNH Cooperative Extension, NH Timberland Owners Association, the Society for the Protection of New Hamps... Learn More
Mature eastern hemlock cones are about ¾ of an inch long.
Little Seeds, Big Trees
With attention fully on pine and oak over the last couple of years, many foresters didn’t notice that eastern hemlocks were producing lots of seeds th... Learn More
Tip of a fir tree branch with green needles
Christmas Trees
Woodlot Wandering Series by Ray Berthiaume
We are now well on our way toward the winter season, and especially all of the holiday traditions. Shortly after Thanksgiving, many of us turn to tho... Learn More
three bare root tree seedlings
NH State Forest Nursery - What to Choose?
How Can I Succeed with Orders from the NH State Forest Nursery?
Various websites, along with the State Forest Nursery, provide high quality information about specific species of trees and shrubs and their value for... Learn More