Owners of even just a few acres can make a positive difference in their environment through planning and implementing simple stewardship practices, as outlined in The
Nature in Your Backyard Series. These resources are specifically curated (though not exclusively) for smaller landowners with properties under 20 acres. Whether you have woods in your backyard or a larger woodlot, your land can support wildlife, protect water quality, produce firewood and other forest products, and offer recreational opportunities. From adding native plants to your yard and enhancing bird habitat, to assessing tree health or cutting trees for firewood, these resources will guide you in becoming a better steward of your property.
About this Session:
Identification of trees and shrubs is an important skill in managing your land or learning more about the natural world around you. During this program you will learn some essential tools used in identifying different woody plants, and how to apply these skills to common trees and upland invasive plants that occur throughout New Hampshire. This session will cover tips and clues for identifying woody plants in all seasons, not just when leaves are out. In addition to foliage, we will discuss clues such as overall plant shape, branching patterns, buds, bark, smell, taste, cones, fruits, and habitat. This session will spend about two-thirds of the time on native tree identification and one-third of the time on upland invasive tree and shrub identification.
Recorded 4/9/25