Resources

Resource Category Topic Type
Grassland Habitats
Grassland habitats are an increasingly rare site in New Hampshire. More than 70 species of wildlife use these open areas of fields and wildflowers to…
Natural Resources
Floodplain Forests
Over the years, New Hampshire’s floodplain forests have been cleared for development due to their proximity to river systems, and plowed under for…
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…
Location: Durham Campus
Lakes Lay Monitoring Program, Natural Resources Natural Resources
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
Yard & Garden, Natural Resources, Forest & Trees Natural Resources
Sample Timber Sale Contract
Each timber sale is unique, so provisions of each contract may vary. Licensed foresters are experienced in writing sound timber sale…
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…
Natural Resources, NH Coverts Project Natural Resources
Lowland Spruce-Fir Forests
New Hampshire’s lowland spruce-fir forests usually occur at elevations between 1,000 and 2,500 feet on poor soils such as wet flatlands, cool river…
Natural Resources, NH Coverts Project Natural Resources
Appalachian Oak-Pine Forests
Appalachian oak-pine forests occur in southern and central New Hampshire below 900 feet of elevation, or on dry, rocky ridges at higher elevations.…
Natural Resources, NH Coverts Project Natural Resources
Shorelines
The shorelines of lakes, ponds, and rivers are valuable real estate in New Hampshire, but their importance as wildlife habitat is also significant.…
Natural Resources, NH Coverts Project Natural Resources
Hemlock-Hardwood-Pine Forests
Hemlock-hardwood-pine forest is the most wide-spread habitat in New Hampshire. considered the transitional forest habitat between lower elevations of…
Natural Resources, NH Coverts Project Natural Resources
Headwater Streams
Headwater streams are small streams and wetlands at the highest end of a watershed. Some are so small that they don’t show up on maps. If a river…
Natural Resources, NH Coverts Project Natural Resources
Northern Hardwood-Conifer Forests
Thousands of acres of northern hardwood-conifer forests grow on well-drained, fertile slopes of hillsides in New Hampshire, typically between 1,500…
Natural Resources, NH Coverts Project Natural Resources
Maple Setup and Guidelines
How does vacuum and atmospheric pressure affect the sap run? Examples of Tree Pressures and sap flow.
Natural Resources, Forest & Trees Natural Resources
View Big Trees All Over the Nation
AmericanForests.org tracks all big tree registrations across America.  American Forests has been protecting and restoring forests for more than 140…
Natural Resources, NH Big Trees Natural Resources
Coverts Cooperator Projects
What do Coverts Cooperators Do? Coverts Cooperators are community leaders who benefit from over 40 hours of intensive training in…
NH Coverts Project, Natural Resources Natural Resources
NHBugs: Protecting Trees And Forests [website]
Visit NHBugs.org Through a partnership with New Hampshire Deparment of Agriculture, Markets & Food, New Hampshire Forests &  Lands, APHIS…
Yard & Garden, Natural Resources, Forest & Trees, NH Bugs Natural Resources
Brook Trout in New Hampshire [brochure]
Brook Trout are a native freshwater fish found in streams, rivers, ponds, and lakes throughout New Hampshire. They are powerful swimmers often found…
Natural Resources