Wildlife

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Stewardship Through Science

We help citizens and landowners learn about and care for New Hampshire's wildlife and habitats. We provide wildlife and habitat-focused technical assistance, property visits, educational programs, field trips, volunteer opportunities and help coordinate financial assistance to landowners and others interested in wildlife conservation and stewardship.

Brochures

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A series of 12 brochures are available from UNH Cooperative Extension to help landowners learn about and help conserve important wildlife habitats found on their land.

Request a free set of Habitat Stewardship Brochures from the UNH Forestry Information Center at 1-800-444-8978, or by email (forest.info@unh.edu).

 

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Pollinators in New Hampshire, part of the Focus on Wildlife Brochure series

Do you want to know more about New Hampshire wildlife? 

A series of brochures are available from UNH Cooperative Extension and NH Fish & Game to help New Hampshire landowners and residents learn about and help conserve wildlife species found in their area.

Request a free set of Habitat Stewardship Brochures from the UNH Forestry Information Center at 1-800-444-8978, or by email (forest.info@unh.edu).

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Taking Action For Wildlife

Helping communities, conservation groups and landowners conserve wildlife and habitats in New Hampshire. 

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Dirt to Trees to Wildlife

A new online tool helps professional managers simplify the process of identifying opportunities to enhance wildlife habitats.

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NH Coverts Project

Volunteers Working for Wildlife.

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Speaking for Wildlife

 Learn about wildlife species and their habitats in the Granite State. Presenters check out information page with forms, guides and calendar.

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NH Bat Counts

 Citizen science volunteers monitor summer bat colonies to help biologists understand bat populations from year to year.

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NH Rabbit Reports

Become a citizen scientist and help us learn about rabbits in New Hampshire.

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Articles

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Bird is the Word
A twelve-week course helps Granite Staters improve their bird identification skills and learn about wildlife ecology
Over 300 species of birds can regularly be found in New Hampshire, which makes learning how to identify them by sight and sound a challenge. To help G... Learn More
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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
Mike Gagnon, Hillsborough County Forester
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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Resources

Pine sappling
Prospective Buyer Guide 2022
The decision to purchase land can be one of the most important financial and personal decisions that you make in your lifetime. Whether you are purcha... Learn More
Pollinators in New Hampshire [brochure]
Pollinators are species that move pollen from one flower to another, fertilizing plants and allowing them to reproduce. While some birds and bats are ... 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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Wildlife Habitat Improvement: Farmlands and Wildlife
Published 2016. Written by Diane E. Yorke, Project assistant, Wildlife, UNH Cooperative Extension. Concepts for the series were developed by David Lan... Learn More
Great Blue Heron Artwork by Victor Young
Wildlife Habitat Improvement: Wetlands and Wildlife
Published 2016. Written by Diane E. Yorke, Project assistant, Wildlife, UNH Cooperative Extension. Concepts for the series were developed by David Lan... Learn More
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The Importance of Hydroperiod in Wetland Assessment
A guide for community officials, planners, and natural resource professionals

A 25-page guide produced in cooperation with the Universi... Learn More

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