Forest Stewardship

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Shaping  Forests

Woodlot or forest management is the practical application of scientific, economic, and social principles to achieve forest stewardship goals. The trees we see today are here because of the climate, topography, soils and past uses of the land.  Forest management and silviculture give us the tools to help us shape what our forests will look like in the future. 

 

Estate Planning for N.H. Woodlot Owners

Your land is part of your legacy. Estate planning is for every landowner.

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Heating Your Home with Wood

Heating your living space safely and efficiently with wood.

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Selling Timber for N.H. Woodlot Owners

Resources for landowners to ensure a successful timber sale:

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Woodlot Management

The tools to help shape what our forests will look like in the future. 

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Articles

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What to Know about Beech Leaf Disease
A(nother) New Forest Health Concern
Beech leaf disease is a relatively recent arrival to the forests of New Hampshire and has been spreading quickly throughout the southern half of the s... Learn More
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Seven Reasons to Contact Your UNH Extension County Forester
UNH Extension has county foresters who work with landowners, communities, and natural resource professionals in every county to address crucial resour... Learn More
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How Trees Grow, Part II
In part two of this blog series, the focus is on the diameter growth (or thickening) of stems, branches, and roots. Learn More

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Resources

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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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Your Woodlot, Your Legacy: Managing for Timber
Producing valuable and quality timber in your woodlot starts with identifying and growing quality trees. Developing quality trees requires a long-term... Learn More
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Your Woodlot, Your Legacy: Managing for Forest Carbon
Forests have remarkable ability to sequester and store carbon while at the same time provide those traditional benefits and opportunities we all value... Learn More
Magnolia Warbler
Your Woodlot, Your Legacy: Managing for Songbird Habitat
For every bird you see in the woods, there is something your woodlot is providing to meet its needs. Too much of one thing, or not enough of another, ... Learn More
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Your Woodlot, Your Legacy: What will your woodlot look like in the future?
As a forest landowner, the decisions you make about your land will have a lasting impact for years to come. A good place to start is to think about ho... Learn More
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Timber Harvesting Contract Remuneration
This information sheet is in response to questions concerning how remuneration is specified in a contract for timber harvests. This document was devel... Learn More

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