Woodlot Management

Rachel Dandeneau taking a selfie in the woods with kids and a dog playing behind her
My Land Means Home To Me: Rachel Dandeneau Shares Her Story
Sharing the perspectives of women landowners in NH 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
Balsam Tree damaged from Woolly Adelgid
The Balsam Woolly Adelgid
From the Trees Tell Their Stories series by Coös County Forester, Ray Berthiaume
This month I want to chat a bit about our Balsam Fir trees. I have seen in my travels around the county, as well as a couple of specific visits to wo... Learn More
Birch Tree Forest with Snow
Managing your Forest Land for a Healthy Forest
From the Woodlot Wanderings series by Coös County Forester, Ray Berthiaume
Most of the time the first reason for owning and managing your forest land is for wildlife. The next most popular reason is for ‘a healthy forest.’ No... Learn More
fire burning in forest
Wildfire
From the Woodlot Wanderings series by Coös County Forester, Ray Berthiaume
We don’t often think about, or hear about, wildland fires here in the northeast. We certainly hear about them in the west, and most recently, in our ... Learn More
White Pine needles
White Pine
From the Trees Tell Their Stories series by Coos County Forester, Ray Berthiaume
Going through the spring season and into early summer, one of the most common questions was about our Eastern White Pine trees. Specifically, ‘what i... Learn More
Mike Gagnon, Hillsborough County Forester
Seven Reasons to Contact Your UNH Extension County Forester
UNH Extension has county foresters who work with landowners, communities, and natural resource professionals in every county to address crucial resour... Learn More
perennial stream
Access Issues - Stream Crossing
From the Woodlot Wanderings series by Coös County Forester, Ray Berthiaume
Crossing the variety of stream sizes and locations is rarely simple, often can be costly, and is always very important to do correctly, for a variety ... Learn More
two women, both smiling, one clapping
Women in the Woods: A Needs Assessment Approach
UNH Extension conducted a survey to assess the needs and experiences of women in New Hampshire who participate in forestland management.
Few studies exist in the United States, particularly in the Northeast, that examine the role of women in forestland management. In summer 2022, UNH Ex... Learn More
pin oak
Late Frost Damages Some Trees
In recent days, many landowners – especially in southern New Hampshire – have contacted UNH Extension Foresters worried about the sudden appearance of... Learn More
Balsam Fir Needles
Balsam Fir
From the Trees Tell Their Stories series by Coös County Forester, Ray Berthiaume
Balsam fir is a native evergreen well-adapted to the colder climates of the northern United States and Canada. Learn More