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Peatlands are wetland ecosystems that contain peat, a spongy, organic material formed by partially decayed wetland plants. Typically found in cool…

Pepperweed is a relatively new invasive plant to New Hampshire and Maine, though it is well established just to our south in Massachusetts. It is a…

New Hampshie Regulations New Hampshire law requires that anyone applying pesticides on property that they do not own, as part of their business or…

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…

Compiled in 1999 this document includes papers about the financial aspects of tree growth and yield.

The decision to purchase land can be one of the most important financial and personal decisions that you make in your lifetime. Whether you are…

Your land is part of your legacy. You have been a good steward of your land, carefully making decisions about its use. Planning what will happen to…

Caring for damaged trees.

Recommended Flowering Plants and Groundcovers for Wildlife Woody Groundcovers for Wildlife -­‐ Native to the Northeast

Held on August 16, 2001, the residual stand damage workshop focused on the impact of residual stand damage to forest health and vigor; the economic…

Loggers cut and remove trees from the woods. They have specialized skills and equipment and work in hazardous situations. New Hampshire has about 1,…

This guide is not a substitute for proper Safety Training. It is meant as a reference only.  Safety is the responsibility of everyone and should…

Each timber sale is unique, so provisions of each contract may vary. Licensed foresters are experienced in writing sound timber sale…

Introduction The decisions that New Hampshire’s private landowners make regarding how their forests are managed are crucial to this vital…

Hiring an arborist deserves careful consideration. A qualified arborist will do tree work properly and safely, but an unqualified person may further…

The shorelines of lakes, ponds, and rivers are valuable real estate in New Hampshire, but their importance as wildlife habitat is also significant.…

Shrubland habitats contain thickets of shrubs and young trees mixed with scattered grasses and wildflowers. Large shrublands--those greater than 5…

Fertilizing Christmas trees can increase growth rate, tree vigor, foliage color, bud set, branch and foliage density, and needle retention. The…

Important Note: These instructions are written for a federal assistance program which isn't available, but the procedure described is useful…

Spider heart, or star shake, is a tree or log defect that consists of discolored cracks radiating from the center of a log, perpendicular to the…