Land Conservation

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Getting Help 

UNH Cooperative Extension offers assistance to landowners interested in conserving their land. There are several options for land conservation in New Hampshire. Here are a few resources to start you off in the right direction:

  • Find Your Local Land Trust - Often your local land trust is the first place to call to learn more about your land conservation options.
  • NRCS Easement Programs - The USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service offers several easement programs, one of which may be the right fit for you.
  • Landowner Stories - Read stories about other landowners who have conserved and/or managed their land for wildlife and other natural resources.

Additional Resources for Landowners interested in managing their land for wildlife and forestry:

 

Articles

open landing after forest harvesting completed surrounding with mature white pine trees with bright blue sky background
Sullivan County Stowell Forest Tour
Tour details harvesting and future county land uses, by Terri Munson, contributer
A guided walk was recently held where discussion covered the carefully deigned harvest of red pine that successfully released existing white pine and ... Learn More
Tan and orange colored wood frog
What is The 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 The Big Night. There are specific weather conditions that determine... Learn More
Cover of Good Forestry in the Granite State publication
Good Forestry in the Granite State is Being Revised - Take the Survey!
Help keep Good Forestry relevant and up-to-date by completing the following survey.
Good Forestry in the Granite State: Recommended Voluntary Forest Management Practices for New Hampshire, last published in 2010, is being revised. Hel... Learn More
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Resources

5 Ways Conservation Commissions can Protect Coastal Land & Water Resources in a Changing Climate [factsheet]
New Hampshire’s coastal watershed has experienced rapid development in recent decades, resulting in threats to our water resources. When combined with... Learn More
What Conservation Commissions Can Do to Protect Natural Resources in a Changing Climate [fact sheet]
New Hampshire’s natural resources are facing growing challenges due to the impacts of climate change. This requires local action to protect our critic... Learn More