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The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. UNH, U.S. Dept. Direct inquiries to [email protected].

of Agriculture, and New Hampshire counties cooperating. The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension (UNHCE) Forestry and Wildlife Program has been caring for New Hampshire's forests and wildlife since 1925. Our mission is to provide New Hampshire’s citizens with research-based education and information about rural and urban environments that enhances their ability to make informed natural resources decisions.

08/20/2026

Extension foresters help landowners achieve their goals and identify potential stewardship opportunities through site visits, workshops, educational materials, woods forums, and field days. We visit your property (approximately 10 acres or more) for free and help you achieve your goals for your property including forestry, recreation, wildlife habitat, water resources, scenic beauty, and more. Click the link in comments to learn more!

08/12/2026

Get ready to get your hands dirty! On September 23rd, join us for an all-day, outdoor workshop at the Grafton County Extension Office to learn all about the insects, diseases and pathogens impacting forest health in New Hampshire and Vermont.

Participants will rotate through seven hands-on stations, each will feature a unique set of insects, invasive plants, or diseases that a specialist will show you, let you handle, and then moderate a discussion of how these pests could influence your forest or habitat management.

Have a mystery pest or unusual forest damage? Bring it with you! Bring your own samples, photos, or examples of pests or damage you’ve spotted in the woods, and our experts will help identify them.

Think you’ve found something they’ve never seen? Bring it on. Come ready to learn, explore, and maybe even stump the experts! Click the link below to learn more and register.

08/09/2026

The Conserving Your Land book is a guide for landowners, conservation commissions, citizens, and others interested in learning about land conservation options and techniques. Originally written in 2005 by the Forest Society's Center for Land Conservation Assistance, the guide was revised and updated in 2019, and reprinted with minor corrections in 2024. Click the link in the comments to download a copy!

08/07/2026

Discover the trees all around you! Join Extension Foresters from September 10th to November 18th for a fun, hands-on, seven-part Tree Identification Course. Participants will learn to recognize more than 50 tree and shrub species commonly found throughout New Hampshire.

The course includes, 2 indoor lab sessions (3 hours each) and 5 outdoor field sessions (2 hours each). Field sessions feature leisurely walks along hiking trails, so come dressed for the weather and wear comfortable footwear suitable for outdoor exploration.

Whether you're just getting started or want to sharpen your identification skills, this course is a great way to build your knowledge while enjoying New Hampshire's forests.

Space is limited for this course due to instructor-to-participant ratio, and priority will be given to those who can commit to all 7 sessions (or most of the sessions). Applications are due by August 28th. Click the link in the comments to learn more and apply!

08/06/2026

Hit the trail with Extension foresters, Forest Society staff, and professional foresters on August 19 from 4-6:30 pm for a guided hike along the Marlboro Trail on Mount Monadnock! Discover the methods foresters use to change how a forest is growing, learn about threats to forest health, and see how sustainable forestry is building climate-resilient forests—all while exploring the results of more than a century of forest stewardship. Click the link in the comments to learn more and register!

07/30/2026

Did you know that a series of brochures are available from UNH Extension and NH Fish & Game to help New Hampshire landowners and residents learn about and help conserve wildlife species found in their area? Click the link in the comments to learn more!

07/22/2026

Did you know that a series of 12 brochures are available from UNH Cooperative Extension to help landowners learn about and help conserve important wildlife habitats found on their land?

What is Habitat? Habitat is simply the place where an animal lives. The needs of individual species vary, but habitats of all species provide the basics: food, water, cover and space. Depending on how you count, New Hampshire is home to around 500 species of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians — not to mention 11,000 known species of beetles, bugs and other insects. Farms, forests, wetlands and other types of landscapes contribute to the basic needs of New Hampshire's wildlife. Click the link in the comments to learn more.

07/21/2026

There's nothing quite like seeing who's been visiting your woods! 📷🫎🐺

These trail camera photos were recently shared with our Sullivan County Forester Dode Gladders by landowners in Washington, NH, following a site visit to their property this spring. Trail cameras are a fun and valuable way to learn more about the wildlife that use your property - often revealing activity you'd never witness in person.

Another great way to get to know your land? Spend time with your UNH Extension County Forester. Whether you're interested in wildlife habitat, forest health, stewardship, or long-term management, a site visit can help you better understand your property's unique features and opportunities. Visit https://extension.unh.edu/countyforesters to learn more.

What wildlife has your trail camera captured lately? Share your favorite photos in the comments!

07/18/2026

Get outside with Trail Finder! Trail Finder allows you to find a variety of trails throughout NH and VT. Just pick your desired location, activity and difficulty level and Trail Finder will provide a list of possible trails you can explore. See the link in the comments to try it today and start your outdoor adventure!

07/08/2026

Every track has a story. Whether you manage land professionally or simply love exploring the outdoors, learning to recognize wildlife tracks and sign can reveal a hidden world of activity. Join Extension wildlife biologists Haley Andreozzi and Emma Tutein and wildlife track and sign specialist Daniel Hansche of Spur Wander and Tracker Certification for a full day in the field at Branch Hill Farm in Milton Mills New Hampshire on October 22, 2026.

Together, we’ll explore forests, fields, and wetlands in search of tracks, s**t, browse, and other wildlife sign. These tools can tell you which animals have passed by, where they were headed, what they were doing, and how they use the landscape. Whether you're making management decisions or satisfying your curiosity, wildlife sign offers a fascinating new way to experience the outdoors.

Click the link in the comments to learn more!

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(603) 862-3883

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