Natural Resources

Resource Category Topic Type
New Hampshire Native Lumber Law
Self-Study Booklet for the New Hampshire Native Lumber Law, includes Introduction to RSA 434:59-61, the Grading and Certification or Stamping of Nativ...
Natural Resources, Forest & Trees Natural Resources
Wildlife Habitat Improvement: Woodlands and Wildlife
Published 2016. Written by Diane E. Yorke, Project assistant, Wildlife, UNH Cooperative Extension. Concepts for the series were developed by David Lan...
Wildlife, Natural Resources Natural Resources
How to Become a Lakes Lay Monitoring Program (LLMP) Volunteer
Each year, over 250 of your fellow seasonal and year-round New Hampshire residents collect water quality measurements on nearby lakes, ponds, and stre...
Location: Durham Campus
Lakes Lay Monitoring Program, Natural Resources Natural Resources
Information for Natural Resources Stewards
Below are links and resources for our current Natural Resources Stewards as they volunteer in their communities:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Repo...
Natural Resources, Natural Resources Stewards
Planting and Care of Tree Seedlings [fact sheet]
Your seedlings have the best chances for survival if you plant them as soon after purchase as possible. Store newly purchased seedlings in a cool dark...
Yard & Garden, Natural Resources, Forest & Trees Natural Resources
Establishing the Christmas Tree Plantation
The difference between a successful and unsuccessful Christmas tree farm depends on site, soil type, customer preferences, possible sales methods, and...
Natural Resources, Forest & Trees Natural Resources
Peatlands
Peatlands are wetland ecosystems that contain peat, a spongy, organic material formed by partially decayed wetland plants. Typically found in cool cli...
Natural Resources, Wildlife Natural Resources
Maple Sugaring Tips for Beginners and Backyard Maple Sugar Producers
All native maples can be tapped for sap. Sap runs with cold nights in the 20’s, daytime 40’s. Expect 8-10 runs during the season. During each run, one...
Yard & Garden, Natural Resources, Forest & Trees Natural Resources
Sample Timber Sale Contract
<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Each timber sale is unique, so provisions of each contract may vary. Licensed foresters are ex...
Forest & Trees, Natural Resources Natural Resources
Shrublands
Shrubland habitats contain thickets of shrubs and young trees mixed with scattered grasses and wildflowers. Large shrublands--those greater than 5 acr...
Natural Resources, NH Coverts Project Natural Resources