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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…
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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…
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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
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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,…
Location: Cheshire County Office
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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