Resources

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Beavers and Their Control
Introduction Beavers were numerous in New Hampshire when European settlers first arrived. Their pelts were extremely valuable to trappers who, at…
Natural Resources, Wildlife Natural Resources
A Landowner’s Guide to New England Cottontail Habitat Management
This 40-page document highlights New England’s only native cottontail rabbit species that is in peril. Over the past few decades, the New England…
Wildlife, Natural Resources Natural Resources
Big Trees of NH Book
The book Big Trees of New Hampshire was published in 2014 by NH Big Tree State Coordinator Kevin Martin. His book directs you on 28 hikes to find 85…
NH Big Trees, Natural Resources Natural Resources
Black Racers in New Hampshire [brochure]
Black racers are slender, agile snakes that can grow to 6 feet in length. True to their name, they are solid glossy-black except for a white throat…
Natural Resources, Wildlife Natural Resources
Community Profile: Antrim NH 2016
The Community Profile program provides an opportunity for communities to affirm strengths, identify opportunities for change, envision a vibrant…
Economic Development Community & Economic Development, Natural Resources Research Report
What NH Great Bay Municipalities Need to Know about Preparing for Storm Surge, Sea-level Rise, and Extreme Precipitation [factsheet]
DOVER • DURHAM • EXETER • GREENLAND • MADBURY • NEWFIELDS • NEWINGTON • NEWMARKET • ROLLINSFORD • STRATHAM This fact sheet summarizes guidance and…
Climate Adaptation, Natural Resources Natural Resources
What NH Atlantic Coast Municipalities Need to Know about Preparing for Storm Surge, Sea-level Rise, and Extreme Precipitation [factsheet]
HAMPTON • HAMPTON FALLS • NEW CASTLE • NORTH HAMPTON • PORTSMOUTH • RYE • SEABROOK This fact sheet summarizes guidance and voluntary actions that…
Climate Adaptation, Natural Resources Natural Resources
5 Ways Communities can Protect Wildlife in a Changing Climate [factsheet]
5 Ways Communities can Protect Wildlife in a Changing Climate # 1 Make connections Protect areas for habitat expansion and connect habitats via…
Natural Resources, Wildlife, Climate Adaptation Natural Resources
What Conservation Commissions Can Do to Protect Natural Resources in a Changing Climate [fact sheet]
New Hampshire’s natural resources are facing growing challenges due to the impacts of climate change. This requires local action to protect our…
Natural Resources, Water & Wetlands, Climate Adaptation Natural Resources Fact Sheet
Guide to New Hampshire Timber Harvesting Laws
New Hampshire has laws and regulations designed to encourage responsible timber harvesting and minimize environmental impacts of logging. Landowners…
Natural Resources, Forest & Trees Natural Resources Guide
Residual Stand Damage Workshop Proceedings
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…
Forest & Trees, Natural Resources Natural Resources
North Country Community Master Plans and the Forest Resource
Master plans were assessed in 1993 and recommendations made as to how communities could incorporate forestry considerations into their planning.…
Forest & Trees, Natural Resources Natural Resources
The Wood Energy Challenge: Researching the Potential for New or Expanded Low-Grade Wood Resource Markets in NH While Facing the Forest Damage Caused by the January 1998 Ice Storm
Describes the potential for maintaining or expanding existing low-grade wood markets in New Hampshire and identifies new markets for low-grade wood.…
Forest & Trees, Natural Resources Natural Resources
Proceedings for Tree Investment Workshop, 1999
Compiled in 1999 this document includes papers about the financial aspects of tree growth and yield.
Natural Resources, Forest & Trees Natural Resources
Using Fire to Control Invasive Plants: What’s New, What Works in the Northeast 2003 Workshop Proceedings
A symposium, Using Fire to Control Invasive Plants: What’s New, What Works in the Northeast?, was held on January 24, 2003. Researchers and fire…
Forest & Trees, Natural Resources Natural Resources
Northern Red Oak Regeneration: Biology and Silviculture
Acknowledgments  This paper is the result of independent study conducted under the supervision of Dr. Richard Weyrick at the UNH's Dept. of…
Forest & Trees, Natural Resources Natural Resources
Moving Toward Sustainable Forestry: Lessons From Old Growth Forests
The 6th Eastern Old Growth Forest Conference The 2004 conference was dedicated to furthering the scientific understanding and conservation of old…
Forest & Trees, Natural Resources Natural Resources
Manchester: A City of Trees A Survey of Street Trees in Manchester, New Hampshire
Introduction During 1997, the New Hampshire Community Tree Steward Program, in partnership with Manchester Parks and Recreation Department,…
Natural Resources, Forest & Trees Natural Resources
Managing White Pine in a New Millennium 2003 Workshop Proceedings
Managing White Pine in a New Millennium held on October 9 and 10, 2003 was a  2-day symposium for foresters to disseminate the latest research and…
Forest & Trees, Natural Resources Natural Resources
2001 Workshop Proceedings Forest Measurements for Natural Resource Professionals
A Workshop Series on Forest Measurements for Natural Resource Professionals was held in the fall of 2001. These proceedings were prepared as a…
Forest & Trees, Natural Resources Natural Resources