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Identifying Trees and Shrubs in New Hampshire
Our latest count shows 86 native tree species in New Hampshire. The exact number is hard to determine because some are rare, some are mostly found as…
Forest & Trees, Natural Resources, Yard & Garden Natural Resources
Arbor Day and Forest Conservation Week
"Arbor" means "trees"...and Arbor Day is a day dedicated to trees. Many think of it as the "tree planting" holiday, but…
Forest & Trees, Natural Resources Natural Resources
Ice Resistant Tree Populations
Tree Features Influencing Ice Storm Susceptibility A number of characteristics increase a tree species’ susceptibility to ice storms: “included”…
Forest & Trees, Natural Resources Natural Resources
Planting and Mulching Trees and Shrubs [fact sheet]
Selecting healthy plants Take a step back to examine the plant’s overall structure. Shrubs should have several stems coming from the base of the…
Agriculture & Gardens, Landscape Installation & Maintenance, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens
Large Tree Pruning and Care
Recommendations for caring for large trees with storm damage. (Adapted from the Nebraska Forest Service with permission).
Yard & Garden, Natural Resources, Forest & Trees Natural Resources
Pruning Storm Damaged Trees
Caring for damaged trees.
Natural Resources, Forest & Trees Natural Resources
The Tree Work Contract
A contract is the key to preventing misunderstandings and assuring the work is performed to the standards you expect. Most companies have their own…
Forest & Trees, Natural Resources Natural Resources
Tree Owner’s Manual for the Northeastern and Midwestern United States
A publication of the US Forest Service.
Natural Resources, Forest & Trees Natural Resources
New Hampshire Arborists Association
Find a Certified Arborist NHAA Certified Arborists are up to date on the latest in arboricultural technology and knowledgeable of acceptable…
Forest & Trees, Natural Resources Natural Resources
Selecting an Arborist
Hiring an arborist deserves careful consideration. A qualified arborist will do tree work properly and safely, but an unqualified person may further…
Natural Resources, Forest & Trees Natural Resources
Resources for Loggers
Loggers cut and remove trees from the woods. They have specialized skills and equipment and work in hazardous situations. New Hampshire has about 1,…
Natural Resources, Forest & Trees Natural Resources
Buy Local Wood from New Hampshire Sawmills
Directory of sawmills and lumber yards: where to purchase local wood Directory of portable sawmills Know what you want. Each species has…
Forest & Trees, Natural Resources Natural Resources
Wildflower Meadows - Plant Selection and Establishment
  Why Wildflower Meadows? They are beautiful and tie your landscape in to the surrounding environment. Adding even a small area of native…
Agriculture & Gardens, Landscape Installation & Maintenance, Yard & Garden
New Hampshire's Native Trees, Shrubs and Vines with Wildlife Value
Table of species, fruiting period, wildlife use and wildlife using plant for food. 
Natural Resources, Wildlife Natural Resources
Granite State Market Match - NH Food Bank [video]
A one minute video explaining the Granite State Market Match program.  Learn more at www.NHFoodBank.org and Follow on Facebook 
Granite State Market Match, Health & Well-Being
Blanding’s Turtles in New Hampshire [brochure]
Blanding’s turtles are distinguished by their bright yellow chin and throat. Their domed shell, looking much like an army-helmet, is often speckled…
Natural Resources, Wildlife Natural Resources
New Hampshire’s Native Trees, Shrubs, and Vines with Wildlife Value [chart]
This chart includes native plant species, fruiting period, wildlife use, and the wildlife species use a particular native plant.  Plants Included…
Forest & Trees, Natural Resources, Wildlife Natural Resources
New England Tree Fruit Management Guide
The guide was created by a  collaboration of tree fruit specialists in all six New England states, and is intended for commercial farmers. It…
Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
Preventive Controls for FSMA
Preventive Controls, officially titled “Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food” This rule applies to facilities and…
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
What's In Your Water? 2017 New Hampshire Water Survey
A presentation by Ryan Dickson of UNH Cooperative Extension on the 2017 New Hampshire Water Survey.   For more information, contact John Smith…
Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens