NH's Forest Stewardship Program locates forest owners who may not yet have a strong land stewardship ethic and provides them with education about their alternatives, and when appropriate, encourages them to have a forest stewardship plan and to engage a private-sector forester. Professional forester education is an important component of Extension's forest stewardship effort. Community Forestry - The Extension Forestry and Wildlife Program provides educational assistance to New Hampshire's communities. Extension works in urban neighborhoods in cities such as Manchester, with smaller communities around the state and with Town Forests. Emphasis is on planning rather than planting.
Communities can save valuable resources and funds through a well-planned community tree program.
Community Tree Stewards are well-trained volunteers in the program who multiplies the work that Extension and its partners can do alone. Extension provides the Community Forestry Program in partnership with the NH Division of Forests and Lands and with the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests. Wildlife - Since 1985, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department has had a joint program with UNH Cooperative Extension. Ellen Snyder is the Extension Wildlife Specialist. She provides education and assistance to New Hampshire's natural resources community.