Resources
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| Borers in New Hampshire Apple Trees [fact sheet] Several species of insects bore into New Hampshire apple trees, including roundheaded apple tree borer, flatheaded apple-tree borer, dogwood borer (…
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Agriculture & Gardens | Agriculture & Gardens | |
| 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 |
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 | |
| Building Mousetrap Cars 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…
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STEM Education | New Hampshire 4-H | |
| 4-H Mousetrap Car Curriculum Guide 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…
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STEM Education | New Hampshire 4-H | |
| How to Nominate a Big Tree 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…
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Natural Resources, NH Big Trees | ||
| NH's State and County Big Tree Champions New Hampshire's current list of Big Tree Champions in accordance with American Forests' National Register of Big Trees.
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Natural Resources, NH Big Trees | ||
| 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 | |
| Get Involved with a Master Gardener Project Master Gardener Projects
(in order by county, last revised 4/19/18)
Here is a list of county projects that are currently happening. If you are…
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New Hampshire Master Gardeners, Yard & Garden |
