Land Conservation

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.
• Conserving Your Land -  A guide for landowners, conservation commissions, citizens, and others interested in learning about land conservation options and techniques.
• Natural Resources Inventory Guide - A guide for conservation commissions and municipalities for identifying and describing natural resources within your community.
• 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:

• Taking Action for Wildlife - a partnership of NH Fish and Game and UNH Cooperative Extension
• Forests & Trees - UNH Cooperative Extension's Forestry Program
• Good Forestry in the Granite State - Guide to voluntary best management practices for forestry in NH
• Financial Assistance for Landowners
• NRCS Funding Opportunities for NH Landowners