Resources

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''Getting the Regeneration You Want'' Workshop Proceedings
These proceedings were prepared as a supplement to the workshops "Getting the Regeneration You Want" held in West Milan on October 27 and…
Forest & Trees, Natural Resources Natural Resources
White Pine Blister Rust Infection Incidence for Selected Areas of New Hampshire
This study’s main objective was to determine how the incidence of blister rust has changed since the mid-1900’s. Five separate regions of New…
Forest & Trees, Natural Resources Natural Resources
Does Open Space Pay?
In 1996, the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension published Does Open Space Pay? a compilation of economic studies of Fremont, Deerfield…
Forest & Trees, Natural Resources Natural Resources
Beetles on Ornamental Plants [fact sheet]
In late spring and early summer, there are several species of adult beetles in the home landscapes of New Hampshire, attacking prized ornamental…
Landscape Installation & Maintenance, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
Nuisance Wildlife In & Around the Home
A woodchuck mows down an entire row of new cabbage transplants... A porcupine is destroying a hedge of hemlocks... Flying squirrels are keeping…
Wildlife, Natural Resources, Yard & Garden Natural Resources
Colorado Potato Beetle [fact sheet]
The Colorado Potato Beetle (CPB) preferred the potato to its host weed and has spread to become a serious pest throughout the US and Eastern Canada.…
Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Agriculture & Gardens, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Insect Identification Services, Pesticide Safety Education Agriculture & Gardens
Codling Moth [fact sheet]
Once thought of as the most destructive insect pest on apples, this European native now exists wherever apples are grown in the U.S. Since the…
Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Agriculture & Gardens, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Agriculture & Gardens
Tarnished Plant Bug [fact sheet]
Among the several species of plant bugs that invade New Hampshire fruit, vegetable, and ornamental crops, the one that does the most damage is the…
Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Agriculture & Gardens, Pesticide Safety Education, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens
Woodlot Boundary Line Marking
One of the most common recommendations foresters make to forest landowners has little to do with the management of their trees. Although most…
Forest & Trees, Natural Resources Natural Resources
Greenhouse Aphids [fact sheet]
Aphids (plant lice) are the most common pest in New Hampshire greenhouses. Varying in size, color, and numbers, New Hampshire growers are constantly…
Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers, Agriculture & Gardens, Pesticide Safety Education Agriculture & Gardens
Redbanded Leafroller [fact sheet]
The redbanded leafroller (Argyrotaenia velutinana) became an important apple pest after the introduction of DDT to control codling moths in the late…
Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Agriculture & Gardens, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Agriculture & Gardens
Growing Vegetables: When to Plant Your Vegetable Garden [fact sheet]
The information below, and in a printable table, will help you to determine the best time to start your seeds. You must first, determine the last…
Agriculture & Gardens, Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens
Blueberry Varieties for New Hampshire [fact sheet]
The printable version of 'Blueberry Varieties for New Hampshire' available for download contains a list that was developed to help New…
Agriculture & Gardens, Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Yard & Garden Berry Crops Fact Sheet
Business Retention Report: Amherst/Milford, NH 2015
The Business Retention program promotes a thriving economy by helping communities identify the challenges and barriers to the survival and growth of…
Economic Development Community & Economic Development Research Report
Best Practices: Helping Action Groups Succeed
Being part of an action group working on a community-defined project can be extremely rewarding. It can also present many challenges, including…
Community Leadership Community & Economic Development Fact Sheet
Raising Broilers
Broilers are hybrid chickens bred for fast growth and finish. Typically raised to about 5 pounds, they are usually processed between 7 and 9 weeks of…
Agriculture & Gardens, Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens
Peach Tree Borers in New Hampshire [fact sheet]
We have two species of borers that attack trunks or branches of peach trees in New Hampshire. The most destructive (and larger of the two) is the…
Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Agriculture & Gardens, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Agriculture & Gardens
Community Profile: Washington NH 2014
The Community Profile program provides an opportunity for communities to affirm strengths, identify opportunities for change, envision a vibrant…
Economic Development Community & Economic Development Research Report
Northeastern Forest Regeneration Handbook - A Guide for Forest Owners, Harvesting Practitioners, and Public Officials
Introduction This handbook has been prepared to help readers develop an appreciation of how northeastern forests develop and an understanding of…
Forest & Trees, Natural Resources Natural Resources
Landscape Trees and Their Susceptibility to Invasive Insects
In recent years several exotic insects have either entered NH or are nearby on our doorsteps  Native plants have no natural defenses against…
Agriculture & Gardens, Landscape Installation & Maintenance, Natural Resources, Forest & Trees, NH Bugs Agriculture & Gardens, Natural Resources