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

 

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Wildlife

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Water & Wetlands

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Articles

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What is "Big Night" in spring and how can you help amphibians during this time?
Amphibians venture to vernal pools in the spring, but their journeys are not always easy.
In spring, amphibians migrate to vernal pools for breeding during what is known as Big Night. There are specific weather conditions that determine whe... Learn More
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Highlights from the 2026 Women Landowner Summit
On March 13, 2026, fifty-three forest landowners and managers from across New Hampshire gathered at the Women Landowner Summit held at Sanborn Mills F... Learn More
Graphic with a leafy green plant background and white text reading “February 23–27, 2026 Support National Invasive Species Awareness Week.” At the bottom is the NAISMA NISAW logo with the words “National Invasive Species Awareness Week."
5 Ways to Participate in National Invasive Species Awareness Week
Keep an eye out for invasive species, from February 23—27, 2026 and beyond.
National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) is being celebrated February 24— 28, 2025. Learn More

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Resources

Barn Swallow
Swifts and Swallows in New Hampshire [brochure]
New Hampshire is home to 7 species of swifts and swallows. These birds are aerial insectivores that capture flying insects on the wing (in flight), a ... Learn More
Making Geodatabases Work for You workshop
Making Geodatabases Work for You [online workshop]
Made the move from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro? Good for you! Are you still using shapefiles? You have made the move to ArcGIS Pro and are interested in usi... Learn More
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
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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

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