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Manage Town Land for Wildlife
Regardless of the size of the property, what towns do on their land can have a profound effect on wildlife habitat. Many habitat improvements require…
Community Board or Committee Manage habitat
Map Invasive Plants
You can use a program called EDDMapS (Early Detection and Distribution Mapping System) on your computer, smartphone or tablet to map invasive plants…
Community Board or Committee, Conservation Organization, Interested Individual, Landowner, Natural Resources Professional Educate others, Manage habitat, Volunteer
Minimize Soil Disturbance
Invasive plants often take over places where soils or existing plants have been disturbed – sites like field edges, abandoned farms, roadsides, or at…
Community Board or Committee, Conservation Organization, Interested Individual, Landowner Manage habitat
Monitor Response and Ecological Effects of Management
Monitoring habitats before, during, and after management is critical for a few reasons.
Community Board or Committee, Conservation Organization Learn more, Manage habitat
Plant a Pollinator Garden
One thing everyone can do to support local pollinators is plant pollinator-friendly gardens - diverse groups of native flowers that will provide a…
Community Board or Committee, Conservation Organization, Interested Individual, Landowner Manage habitat
Promote Native Plants
Many familiar plants in our gardens, fields, and along roadsides are not native to New Hampshire. While the majority cause no harm to natural habitat…
Community Board or Committee, Conservation Organization, Interested Individual, Landowner Manage habitat
Promote the Use of Vegetated Buffers along Water Bodies and Wetlands
Vegetated buffers aren’t just good for wildlife; they’re good for communities, too! From providing critical habitat and protecting water quality to…
Community Board or Committee, Conservation Organization Manage habitat
Restore and Maintain Older Forests
While there has been a regional focus on the lack of and need to create young, early-successional habitat in recent years, there is also recognition…
Community Board or Committee, Conservation Organization, Landowner Manage habitat
Restore and Manage Grasslands
If it's appropriate for your land, managing grassland habitats will greatly benefit the wildlife in your area.
Community Board or Committee, Conservation Organization, Landowner Manage habitat
Seek help from a Licensed Forester
A professional licensed forester will help you to develop and execute a vision and plan for your property. Working with a licensed forester will help…
Community Board or Committee, Landowner Manage habitat, Plan for wildlife, Protect land, Support wildlife