Natural Resources and the Environment
Coyotes Thrive Despite Human and Predator Pressures
UNH research reveals how human hunting and competition with large predators influence coyote populations, shedding light on their adaptability across New Hampshire. Read More
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08/12/24Rediscovering Lost Flora: The Extinction of a Native New Hampshire Crabgrass
Discover the extinct Digitaria laeviglumis, a unique crabgrass identified with the help of UNH’s Hodgdon Herbarium. Learn about the crucial role of... -
07/12/24Grandy Named Fellow of Soil Science Society of America
Stuart Grandy, professor of soil biogeochemistry and fertility and co-director of the UNH Center of Soil Biogeochemistry and Microbial Ecology (Soil... -
07/08/24New Agroforestry Project Studies Integration of Farming and Forests
UNH leads a new USDA-funded agroforestry project that studies integrating crop and animal farming in forested areas for enhanced food production,... -
06/26/24UNH Receives USDA Grant to Boost Climate-Resilient Farming Practices
UNH receives USDA grant to explore crop row orientation and cover cropping strategies, aiming to boost climate-resilient farming practices and...
Recent Stories
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04/25/22 - Microbial Ecologist Honored with CAREER AwardThe National Science Foundation (NSF) recently recognized Jessica Ernakovich, assistant professor of natural resources and the environment, with a prestigious $1.1 million CAREER... Read More -
03/02/22 - In the Face of a Storm: Bend or Resist?New research reveals how coastal ecosystems trade resistance for resilience when facing storms. Findings guide climate change planning and coastal management strategies. Read More -
01/13/22 - Pine PestsUNH researchers Jeff Garnas, associate professor of forest ecosystem health, and Ph.D. student Caroline Kanaskie discovered the damaging southern pine beetle in New Hampshire and... Read More -
12/21/21 - Going With The FlowClimate change is expected to cause more droughts and stronger storms, and a new UNH study suggests that as these precipitation extremes grow more common the effect on water... Read More -
12/08/21 - E&E News: Dems' spending bill taps small banks for climate justiceAs climate change concerns begin to rise, legislators in Washington have began to shift the focus of resources toward implementing clean energy, especially in overlooked... Read More -
11/12/21 - Transforming Students Into Climate LeadersThree National Science Foundation grants provide international climate change research opportunities for students. Read More -
10/22/21 - Giving Eelgrass an EdgeUNH researchers received a new NOAA grant that aims to improve the health of eelgrass in Great Bay. Read More -
10/12/21 - Research Snapshot: Spying on WildlifeUNH researchers are using trail cameras to develop more efficient and accurate ways to monitor fur bearers in New Hampshire. Read More -
06/03/21 - Black Bear, ProtectorBlack bears may shield smaller carnivores, including the gray fox, from predators such as coyotes, new UNH research finds. Read More -
05/27/21 - The Buck Stops Where?UNH research recorded an adult male white-tailed deer who traveled a record 300 kilometers. Read More