Woodlot Management

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
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
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
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
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
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
a hemlock branch infested with hemlock woolly adelgid
What's New for Hemlocks
Landowners and natural resources professionals have spent many years worrying about the hemlock woolly adelgid. They have diligently looked for and re... Learn More
the author inspects an ash tree with blonding from woodpeckers and emerald ash borer
When It’s OK to Look into Your Neighbors’ Yards
AKA ... Looking for Emerald Ash Borer
AKA ... Looking for Emerald Ash Borer Learn More