Forests and Trees

image of the poster encouraging landowners to plant native wildflowers to benefit pollinators
Create Wildlife Habitat in Your Backyard
Homeowners can take simple steps to help wildlife. Here are year-round activities you can undertake to create wildlife habitat in your backyard: ... Learn More
a stack of firewood
A Letter to Towns Describing the Elimination of New Hampshire Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine and Regulations
In a letter sent to all New Hampshire towns, state entomologist Piera Siegert described how the state of New Hampshire has changed its focus to preven... Learn More
Two people are looking at a plant. They are seated with others in a classroom. On the right, a woman in a gray shirt looks at and identifies the plant by holding a leaf. On the left, a man with a white beard and a blue shirt holds the plant and is looking at the woman and listening to her.
Getting a Hold on Invasives Plants
Inaugural New Hampshire Invasives Academy creates new network
Inaugural New Hampshire Invasives Academy creates new network Learn More
emerald ash borer adult on leaf; photo credit: NW Siegert, U.S. Forest Service
Rules for Moving Ash Tree Products Adjusted
The state of New Hampshire has announced that new parameters for transporting ash logs and products made from ash are now in effect. The change comes ... Learn More
a New Hampshire field with forest in background
NH Association of Conservation Districts Annual Meeting
Specialists from UNH Cooperative Extension to Present on Forestry & Agriculture Topics
Specialists from UNH Cooperative Extension to Present on Forestry & Agriculture Topics Learn More
In the Weeds with Ethan Belair
UNH Extension staff are in the field every day, working with Granite State residents to make life better in New Hampshire. Because they’re so often on... Learn More
current map of known emerald ash borer infested areas in New Hampshire
Changes to the in-state rules on transportation of hardwood firewood, ash logs, ash lumber, ash chips, and other emerald ash borer-regulated articles
EAB continues to be a high-risk pest that will change the face of New Hampshire’s forests
EAB continues to be a high-risk pest that will change the face of New Hampshire’s forests Learn More
view of Lake Winnipesaukee from Lockes Hill, Gilford, NH
White Mountain National Forest Provides Leadership on New Hampshire Burns
The Kimball Wildlife Forest is a 245-acre property entrusted to the town of Gilford and managed for the “study and enjoyment of wildlife.” From its pe... Learn More
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
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The Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
The Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Learn More
Dead Pine
Looking for Dead Trees
There’s a large pine tree in my front yard that died this past year. The decline started last year, when the needles started to look peaked and tired.... Learn More