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:
We’ll cover some of the more common insect and disease
issues in New Hampshire’s trees and forests, including diagnosis and control
options. We will also discuss invasive plants, the challenges they present, and
management techniques.
Trees near homes, power lines, and other frequently used spaces can
raise concerns about tree health and risk. We’ll discuss how to promote the
development of structurally stable trees through proper tree care practices as
well as some of the considerations involved with assessing the health and
stability of trees in more developed landscapes.
Recorded 4/23/25
