New Hampshire

New Hampshire Tree Farm Committee Events

Landowner Education Series
Participate in a workshop series for New Hampshire Tree Farmers and people interested in learning more about the NH Tree Farm Program. The series will focus on the cornerstone themes of sustainable Tree Farm management: wood, water, wildlife, and recreation!

Inspector Training Workshops
The NH Tree Farm Committee is offering several inspector training workshops in 2010.

Fish, Wildlife and Biodiversity

New Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands – Natural Heritage Bureau
(http://www.nhdfl.org/about-forests-and-lands/bureaus/natural-heritage-bureau/)
This program provides information on state and federal threatened and endangered plants and habitats of particular conservation concern, and stewardship actions designed to benefit these important natural resources. They also maintain information on rare wildlife in conjunction with New Hampshire Fish & Game. The Bureau works with landowners and land managers to help them protect the State's natural heritage while meeting their land-use needs. Town-level lists of threatened and endangered species and natural communities of concern are available for download. The Bureau can check its database for records of plant species, wildlife, or communities of concern on individual properties. **No fee is charged for this service.

New Hampshire Fish & Game (http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/)
This is the agency responsible for the conservation and management of the state’s wildlife and aquatic resources. In 2005, all states completed a State Wildlife Action Plan to identify and focus management on fish and wildlife in greatest need of conservation. This document provides an overview of key species (primarily nongame) and habitats of conservation concern throughout the state.

Special Sites

New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources (http://www.nh.gov/nhdhr/)
This is the primary state agency with knowledge and expertise in historic preservation, providing assistance in identifying and protecting historic properties, archaeological sites, burial places, and other cultural sites in the state. The staff includes preservation specialists (including historians, architectural historians, historic architects, and archaeologists). The Division maintains files on documented historic and cultural resources in the state. Access to the files is available by appointment only. Archaeological site information is restricted.

Natural Resources Conservation Service- Cultural Resources (http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/cultural.html)
The NRCS provides financial and technical assistance, including guidance related to cultural resources, to implement conservation practices. Prior to implementation, NRCS staff or other conservation partners will normally conduct site visits that include an inventory of cultural resources. If resources are identified, they can help provide options for preservation and a variety of appropriate land uses. Even if you are not receiving funding from NRCS, the Cultural Resources Specialist or Coordinator can provide information regarding cultural resources and may be able to visit your property or connect you with other organizations or individuals for assistance. The following list can be used to locate your state’s Cultural Resources Specialist or Coordinator: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/ECS/culture/newdir.pdf/

New Hampshire Division of Archives and Records Management (http://www.sos.nh.gov/archives/)
The State Archives identifies, preserves, and makes accessible records (such as census records, military records, family histories, and various county, state and federal records and other documents of historical value to the state.

Best Management Practices

States are required by the federal Clean Water Act to identify Best Management Practices to control surface runoff and other forms of nonpoint pollution. In many states in the US, BMPs are considered voluntary for forest owners. However, the AFF’s Standard of Sustainability says that to be certified, forest owners must apply BMPs (Standard 4, Performance Measure 4.1). States are given the flexibility to define their own BMPs appropriate to the management measure and approved by EPA and below is the link to your state’s BMPs:
http://extension.unh.edu/Forestry/Pubs/BMPBook.pdf