Forests & Trees

  • New Hampshire forest

Caring for New Hampshire Forests since 1925

We help citizens, landowners, communities and natural resources professionals learn about and care for New Hampshire forests, trees, wildlife and habitats. 

Extension County Foresters

We visit your property (approximately 10 acres or more) for free, and help you achieve your goals for your property including forestry, recreation, wildlife habitat, water resources, scenic beauty, and more. We assist landowners, communities, and natural resource professionals.

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Directory of Licensed Foresters

 An online database of foresters licensed in New Hampshire who provide services to private landowners and others.

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NH Woods & Wildlife Newsletter

A quarterly newsletter providing private woodlot owners in New Hampshire with woodlot management news, pest updates, resources, and more.

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Woodlot Management

A comprehensive area covering estate planning, management plans, taxes, setting goals & objectives, wood heat, selling timber, tree farms, prescribed fire and town and community forests. 

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Forest Industry

The oldest land-based industry in New Hampshire, this area includes lumber law, resources for loggers, directories of NH sawmill  and licensed foresters,  certified New England white oak and wood energy. 

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Invasive Species

Information about forest pests, invasive plants and other impacts. 

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Trees

Includes NH Big Trees program and information on storm damage, yard & street trees, identification, maple and Christmas trees. 

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Forests & Trees Events

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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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Forestry Technician Industry-Recognized Credential Now Available
The Granite State Division Society of American Foresters (GSD-SAF) endorses new industry-recognized credential (IRC) now available to high schools, ad... Learn More
Asian longhorned beetle adult, photo by Donald Duerr, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
Survey Your Pool Filters for Asian Longhorned Beetle
Keep an eye out for invasive insects this summer.
Check your pool filters for invasive insects this summer. Learn More
Forestry Field Notes

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Latest Resources

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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
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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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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
Using EDDMapS
Using EDDMapS to Map Invasive Plants
Are you planning a stewardship or invasive plant control project in New Hampshire? Use EDDMapS on your computer, smartphone or tablet to map invasive ... Learn More
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Grafting Fruit Trees
Pruning guidelines for all trees and shrubs, in the home setting and in commercial applications. Learn More
Invasive Plants
Spotlight on NH Invasive Plants
Identification tips and basic control methods for some of NH's invasive plants: Glossy Buckthorn, European Barberry, Japanese Honeysuckle, Purple... Learn More

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