Forests and Trees

Finding New Hampshire's Magnificent Black Ash Tree
Tips for Identifying Ash
Tips for Identifying Ash Learn More
A Sign Reading "Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge, Magalloway River Trail"
Extension Bolsters Umbagog Trail Accessibility
Maintenance and improvements on tap for Magalloway Trail
Maintenance and improvements on tap for Magalloway Trail Learn More
three dead painted turtles on their backs along a dirt road
Ravens Prove Their Predator Skills
Ethan Belair, Hillsborough County Extension Forester, happened upon a rather odd thing in the woods on a recent visit with a landowner. Read the story... Learn More
gypsy moths and egg masses, photo by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Gypsy Moths in Rockingham County
Summer 2018 Update
Summer 2018 Update Learn More
sugar maples defoliated by forest tent caterpillar
Forest Tent Caterpillar Defoliation in the North Country
The forest tent caterpillar (Malacosoma disstria) (FTC) is a forest pest that is native to New Hampshire. It can be seen every year in the woods or on... Learn More
trunk injection treatment for emerald ash borer
When to Treat Your Ash Trees to Protect Against Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
The short answer: it depends
The short answer: it depends Learn More
invasive plants tree of heaven and giant hogweed
Two Invasive Plants to Look Out For: Tree of Heaven and Giant Hogweed
One found in NH, One not yet in NH
One found in NH, One not yet in NH Learn More
Asian longhorned beetle adult, photo by Donald Duerr, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
Asian Longhorned Beetle Pool Survey
Check your pool filters for invasive insects
Check your pool filters for invasive insects Learn More
bull moose among trees and grasses
New Tool for Identifying Wildlife Habitat
Identifying opportunities to enhance wildlife habitats requires knowledge, skills and experience related to interactions between soils, vegetation and... Learn More
Karen Bennett (middle) walks with consulting forester Charlie Moreno (left) and extension specialist Andy Fast (right) on a dirt road
Karen Bennett Honored by New Hampshire Timberland Owners Association
Karen Bennett, UNH Cooperative Extension’s Forestry Specialist and a longtime expert source of practical information for timberland owners, was recent... Learn More