Natural Resources and the Environment
Studying Fisher Mortality in the Granite State
Discover why North American fisher populations decline. UNH researchers study mortality causes with $1.2M grant. Key insights for conservation efforts. Read More
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01/19/24UNH Faculty Make Highly Cited Researchers List
Two UNH faculty, Serita Frey and Stuart Grandy, both from the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture, were included in Clarivate’s 2023 Highly... -
12/11/23Roads to Removal Charts Path to Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Economy
The University of New Hampshire has contributed to a first-of-its-kind new report looking at carbon dioxide (CO2) removal in the United States. Mark... -
11/28/23Conservation Planning Through Genetic Monitoring
Explore UNH's groundbreaking study on conserving the endangered saltmarsh sparrow through genetic monitoring, highlighting key strategies against... -
10/16/23Department of Energy Honor to Ph.D. Student Sean Schaefer Will Advance Arctic Research
Ph.D. student Sean Schaefer and his advisor, associate professor Jessica Ernakovich, have both received grants to use Department of Energy facilities...
Recent Stories
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08/28/23 - UNH Study Examines How Granite State Mammals Adapt to ExurbanizationNHAES studies Granite State mammals' behavioral responses as urbanites move to rural areas, altering housing density and habitats. Read More -
08/14/23 - Taking the Climate Crisis to the CourtsGeorgianna Fischer ’24 was 17 when she became one of the plaintiffs in Held v. Montana, the first constitutional climate lawsuit in U.S. history. For Fischer, a life-long Montana... Read More -
06/04/23 - A Look at UNH’s Potentially Blight-resistant American Chestnut PlotOne of the largest remaining plots of American chestnut trees in New Hampshire is located at the UNH Kingman Research Farm. The one-acre research plot is a joint effort between... Read More -
05/26/23 - Forestry Researchers Share $1M NSF AwardBecause forests don’t recognize state lines, a new initiative funded by the National Science Foundation taps researchers from UNH and across Northern New England to accelerate... Read More -
05/19/23 - Exploring the Link Between Forest Biodiversity and Psychological WellbeingNHAES-supported study explores mental wellbeing in biodiverse settings, assesses if recreating in biodiverse settings helps enhance mental health. Read More -
05/11/23 - Helping a Forest to Grow: Spreading Fungal Spores by Wind Vs. Small MammalsAn interdisciplinary team of UNH researchers recently shared their findings into how wind and small mammals—eastern chipmunks, southern red-backed voles and woodland jumping mice—... Read More -
04/10/23 - New Research into Potential Impacts of Beech Leaf Disease (BLD) to Begin at UNHJeff Garnas from UNH is launching a study on beech leaf and bark disease's impact on trees in eastern forests to better understand mortality patterns. Read More -
04/05/23 - The 5 Rs of Environmentally Conscious ResearchThe Environmental Responsibility 5-R Framework (ER5F) is a tool to help scientists reduce the environmental impact of their research. ER5F stands for Recognition, Refinement,... Read More -
03/23/23 - Alternative Syrups: What Are They and How Can They Improve Resiliency of Maple Syrup Industry?UNH doctoral candidate David Moore, a member of the Ecohydrology Lab at the UNH College of Life Sciences and Agriculture, led research into best management practices for... Read More -
02/10/23 - When It Comes to Well Water in the Summer, All Is Not WellMore than 44 million people in the United States depend on private drinking water wells that are not federally regulated. Researchers at the University of New Hampshire and... Read More