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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.

10/16/2026

Don't miss the UNH lumber sale this Saturday! Rough green and air dried lumber will be available for purchase on October 17th from 9AM-noon at the UNH Sawmill located at 248 Mast Road in Durham NH. Buy softwood for $0.65 per board foot and hardwood for $1.00 per board foot. Come check out the selection and stock up on lumber for your next project!

10/01/2026

NHBugs is a collaboration of forest health agencies based in New Hampshire, working to keep the public informed about invasive forest pests. There are many different damaging insects and diseases that threaten New Hampshire's towns and forests. Most are not native to North America and spread quickly. Click on the link in the comments to learn more and report suspicious trees and insects.

09/23/2026

Did you know that UNH Extension has a quarterly newsletter for landowners? We provide private woodlot owners in New Hampshire with woodlot management news, pest updates, blogs written by staff, resources, and more! Sign up by clicking the link in the comments below.

09/14/2026

Drawing a map of your property and identifying the approximate locations of features that are important to you may help you learn more about your woodlot. If you wish, use crayons, markers and different colors on your map. Don’t worry about accuracy – this is an exercise to help you think about what is unique, important or what you need to know more about your land. Feel free to share this with your Extension County Forester and schedule and woodlot visit today! Click the link in comments to learn more.

09/09/2026

Looking to volunteer for nature? Check out Nature Groupie! Sign up to join the Nature Groupie community and they’ll let you know of volunteer opportunities with conservation groups, towns and public agencies doing on-the-ground work to care for lands and waters in New England. Learn more by visiting the link in the comments below.

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!

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Durham, NH
03824

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(603) 862-3883

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http://www.nhwoods.org/

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