Resources

Introduction In recent years we’ve shifted our focus from single species, single stand management to an emphasis on larger ecological communities…

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…

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…

Until recently, the importance of wood in streams for fish habitat wasn't very well understood. In 2018 two field-based workshops were held for…

Some maple operations will have compliance requirements under the Preventive Controls for Human Food Rule of the Food Safety Modernization Act or…

Published by the Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station This publication was produced by members of the Northern New England…

If you’re like me, you love to set out feeders in the backyard for our non-migratory songbirds. Watching birds come to feeders is a lot of fun -…

Natural spread of emerald ash borer (EAB) takes decades; human-assisted spread takes only hours. Following best management practices will help…

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…

This field guide features names and images for identifying common seaweeds on New Hampshire shores. Common Seaweeds Seasonality and intertidal…

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…

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…

What is Forest Stewardship? Taking the time to care for your land is called "stewardship"- the desire to leave the land better than you…

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

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…

New Hampshire has a few Prescribed Fire Council Working Groups: The Standard Operating Procedures Working Group, the Training Certification and…

A list of prescribed fire resources including training and standards, best management practices and standard operating procedures, smoke management,…

Publications related to prescribed fire statistics, planning for prescribed burning, recommended standards, and crew training task books.