Managing Wildlife Habitats

Saltmarsh habitat
Caring for Our Marshes
A New Guide for Coastal Stewardship
To help people better understand and care for important coastal environments, the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) Coastal P... Learn More
Pollinator garden featuring a diversity of flowering plants and shrubs to benefit wildlife
Gardening for Wildlife
How Our Spaces can become Important Habitat
Across New England, a quiet transformation is taking place in backyards, schoolyards, and community spaces. Where tightly mowed lawns and ornamental s... Learn More
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
SWAP Cover
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
Vernal pool in fall
Bigger is Better
Potential Buffer Distances for Vernal Pools in New Hampshire
Despite their modest appearance, vernal pools are critically important ecological resources. Many communities are asking questions about how much upla... 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
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
Beech leaf disease
The Future of Beech in New Hampshire
The newly discovered beech leaf disease, coupled with beech bark disease which has been affecting New Hampshire’s forests since the 1960s, is threaten... Learn More
Mountain headwater stream
Headwater Streams in New Hampshire
When we think about nature in New Hampshire, it’s easy to imagine the towering peaks of the White Mountains or the sparkling waters of Lake Winnipesau... Learn More
A Saltmarsh Sparrow carries food to feed her chicks.
Canary in the Coastline
Saltmarsh Sparrows in New Hampshire
Do you live near a salt marsh? Or maybe you’ve visited a NH beach and noticed the nearby marshes? If so, one of the coolest evolutionary stories may b... Learn More