Resources

The difference between a successful and unsuccessful Christmas tree farm depends on site, soil type, customer preferences, possible sales methods,…

Several species of insects bore into New Hampshire apple trees, including roundheaded apple tree borer, flatheaded apple-tree borer, dogwood borer (…

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

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,…

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

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

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…

Appalachian oak-pine forests occur in southern and central New Hampshire below 900 feet of elevation, or on dry, rocky ridges at higher elevations.…

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

Hemlock-hardwood-pine forest is the most wide-spread habitat in New Hampshire. considered the transitional forest habitat between lower elevations of…

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…

Thousands of acres of northern hardwood-conifer forests grow on well-drained, fertile slopes of hillsides in New Hampshire, typically between 1,500…

How does vacuum and atmospheric pressure affect the sap run? Examples of Tree Pressures and sap flow.

To submit a plant sample for diagnosis, please send a completed Plant Problem Identification Form along with payment and the plant sample to the…

Mousetrap cars are fun to build and race. They make a great youth STEM project for 4-H or the classroom. They are a great way to explore science…

A mousetrap car is a model car made from simple materials that is powered by a mousetrap.  Mousetrap cars can be made from cardboard or balsa wood…

Did you find a big tree and want to see how it compares to others of the same species? Hunting for the biggest trees can be lots of fun and a…

New Hampshire's current list of Big Tree Champions in accordance with American Forests' National Register of Big Trees.

AmericanForests.org tracks all big tree registrations across America.  American Forests has been protecting and restoring forests for more than 140…

What do Coverts Cooperators Do? Coverts Cooperators are community leaders who benefit from over 40 hours of intensive training in…