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Helping to Manage New Hampshire’s Greatest Assets

Our staff work closely with public and private partners to safeguard the state's land, water, air and living communities. 

 

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Forests & Trees

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Wildlife

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Water & Wetlands

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Articles

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UNH Extension Seeks a Field Specialist for Forestry in Cheshire County
This position is located at UNH Cooperative Extension’s Cheshire County office in Keene, N.H.
This position is located at UNH Cooperative Extension’s Cheshire County office in Keene, N.H. As part of the natural resources team, forestry field... Learn More
Sugar Maple leaf on the left and Red Maple leaf on the right
Red or Sugar Maple? How do you tell the difference?
Part of the "A Walk in the Woods" series
Though they are closely related, there are many differences between sugar maple and red maple. Both are important trees in the New Hampshire forest th... Learn More
a group of participants standing in a building made of cross laminate timber
From Stump to Structure: Exploring the Journey of New England's Forest Products
This week, Andy Fast and Steve Roberge (Extension Specialists in Forest Industry and Forestry), with financial support from the Northern Border Region... Learn More
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Resources

Soil with vegetation from a pine tree.
Why Trees Grow Where They Do In New Hampshire Forests
Knowing that trees differ in their requirements for nutrients and moisture, and that sites differ in their ability to supply these needs, we can corre... Learn More
Learning about mushrooms
BioBlitzes Around The State
BioBlitz events that have been hosted by other organizations in NH! Learn More
Mixed stand of released crop trees
Crop Tree Management [Fact Sheet]
A crop tree is a “healthy, vigorous, well-formed tree of desired species on the right site that meets landowner goals and objectives” (Jim Frohn, 2020... Learn More
Sunset over bearpaw.
Wildlife Corridors
In wildlife conservation, connections matter. New Hampshire is home to a rich diversity of wildlife including birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, be... Learn More
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Women in the Woods: A Needs Assessment Approach to Understanding Women Forestland Owners and Managers in New Hampshire
A Needs Assessment Approach to Understanding Women Forestland Owners and Managers in New Hampshire. Learn More

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