Conservation Planning

Members of the Warner cohort group table at a farmer's market
2026 Community Technical Assistance
Now Accepting Rolling Applications
The Taking Action for Wildlife team offers direct technical assistance to communities interested in incorporating wildlife and habitat information int... Learn More
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2025 NH State Wildlife Action Plan Now Available
New Hampshire has released a comprehensive update to its State Wildlife Action Plan, establishing conservation priorities for wildlife and habitats ac... Learn More
Two young children at the top of a mountain after a hike looking out at the view.
Taking A Wildlife View to Trails
Rye Conservation Commission’s quest to understand trail impacts on wildlife and habitats
The Rye Conservation Commission enlisted the help of professionals to find a balance between natural resources conservation and recreation on their to... Learn More
Members of the Moultonborough Conservation Commission visit Moultonborough Falls Conservation Area with the Taking Action for Wildlife team.
2025 TAFW Community Assistance Program Update
This summer and early fall the Taking Action for Wildlife Team has been working with 4 communities through our Community Technical Assistance Program.... Learn More
NH Open Space Report Cover
Open Space Matters for Wildlife (And Much More!)
Learn How New Hampshire's Open Spaces, Natural Lands, and Waters Enhance Our Quality of Life
A new, statewide report released by a coalition of conservation organizations shows how our farms, forests, and natural lands are more than scenic—the... Learn More
A wetland at Mulligan Forest in Nottingham, NH. [Photo by Emily Lord]
Protecting Marsh & Shrub Wetlands in Your Community
An overview of marsh and shrub wetlands, how they're protected in New Hampshire, and what your community can do to benefit these habitats. Learn More
Volunteers explore New London's Philbrick-Cricenti Bog
2024 Community Technical Assistance Success!
The Taking Action for Wildlife Team worked with three NH communities last year through our Community Technical Assistance program. Here’s a recap of t... Learn More
Jeff Littleton sampling at Black Fox Pond
Land-Use Planning for Wildlife
Q&A with Jeff Littleton
I sat down with Jeff Littleton, the principal ecologist with Moosewood Ecological, to talk about his experience assisting towns who want to create loc... Learn More
Map of flow by habitat block in Upper Valley
Making Connections
Wildlife Corridors in New Hampshire
For those working to conserve and manage New Hampshire’s wildlife and habitats, wildlife corridors have become a primary focus in recent years. Learn More
Chester Conservation Commission meeting
Chester Establishes Conservation Priorities Checklist
It’s important to have priorities, no matter what project your town is working on. In early 2023, the Chester Conservation Commission worked with the ... Learn More