Natural Resources

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Selecting a Forester
Introduction <br /> <br /> The decisions that New Hampshire’s private landowners make regarding how their forests are managed are crucial to this vi...
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Specifications for Landowner Forest Stewardship Plan- Damage Assessments for Natural Disaster
Important Note: These instructions are written for a federal assistance program which isn&#039;t available, but the procedure described is useful.<br ...
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Safe Timber Harvesting
This guide is not a substitute for proper Safety Training. It is meant as a reference only. <br /> <br /> Safety is the responsibility of everyone a...
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A Partial Listing of Publications on Tree and Shrub Identification
Compiled by Karen P. Bennett, Extension Professor and Specialist, Forest Resources<br /> <br /> This isn’t a complete listing of publications on tre...
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Distinguishing Characteristics of 56 Forest Trees
This resource is a summary of common forest tree characteristics. The fact sheet includes descriptions of the leaves, twigs, fruit, bark, and also inc...
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Native Shrubs, Subshrubs & Lianas of New Hampshire
We list 235 species of native shrubs, subshrubs, and lianas known to occur in New Hampshire. The exact number is tricky to pin down because some shrub...
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Protecting your Legacy: A New Hampshire landowner's guide to conservation-based estate planning
Your land is part of your legacy. You have been a good steward of your land, carefully making decisions about its use. Planning what will happen to yo...
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Managing Riparian Forests
Introduction<br /> <br /> In recent years we’ve shifted our focus from single species, single stand management to an emphasis on larger ecological c...
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List of New Hampshire Native Trees
Our latest count shows 86 native tree species in New Hampshire. The exact number is hard to state because some species are more commonly found in a sh...
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Forest Stewardship and Current Use: A Primer
Forest land can be assessed in current use under one of two ranges of values: one which reflects the costs of land stewardship, or one which doesn’t. ...
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