Forests and Trees

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
Gridwork
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
partial view of the risk map for emerald ash borer in New Hampshire
Public Comment Period: Proposed Elimination of the New Hampshire Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine
EAB found in Carroll and Grafton Counties
EAB found in Carroll and Grafton Counties Learn More
bundles of camp firewood for sale along a road; photo by Liz Graves, Mount Desert Islander
Exterior Firewood Quarantine Revised
from Piera Siegert, state entomologist, N.H. Dept. of Agriculture, Markets & Food
from Piera Siegert, state entomologist, N.H. Dept. of Agriculture, Markets & Food Learn More
Woodsmen's Competition at the North Haverhill Fair 2018
Logging Then and Now
So Much Has Changed, and So Much is Still the Same
So Much Has Changed, and So Much is Still the Same Learn More
flagging on an ash tree marked for firewood
Cutting Firewood? It's Not What You Cut
The best firewood comes from tall, straight, limb-free hardwood trees like oak, maple, ash, birch and hickory—those are the easiest trees to fell, buc... Learn More
Several people discussing while standing among trees and grass
Silviculture and Wildlife for Timberland Owners
Foresters examine new strategies to enhance wildlife habitat
Foresters examine new strategies to enhance wildlife habitat Learn More