Natural Resources

Wood is abundant in New Hampshire. After all, we are 84% forested. Any woodlot has a mix of tree species, sizes and shapes--all factors deciding how a...

This field guide features names and images for identifying common seaweeds on New Hampshire shores.<br /> <br /> Common Seaweeds Seasonality and int...

The Balsam gall midge (Paradiplosis tumifex), also known as the Balsam fir needle gallmaker, causes damage to balsam fir Christmas trees in many areas...

The spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) is an important defoliating insect of hardwoods in New Hampshire. A native of Europe and Asia, the spongy moth was ...

This quick reference guide is intended to help non-corporate users identify how timber income and expenses are commonly classified and the associated ...

The Directory of Licensed Foresters is an online database of foresters licensed in New Hampshire who provide services to private landowners and others...

Planning what will happen after you are gone is the next critical step of being a good steward. In fact, it may be the most important step you can tak...

What is Forest Stewardship?<br /> <br /> Taking the time to care for your land is called &quot;stewardship&quot;- the desire to leave the land bette...

Prescribed fire is used for public safety (firefighter training and fuels reduction), agriculture, enhancing biodiversity, and forest and wildlife man...

Council meetings are held 2-3 times per year typically at the headquarters of the White Mountain National Forest in Campton or the headquarters of the...