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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08/13/19 - Assaulted MarshNew UNH research is shedding light on why salt marshes are being lost to sea level rise and how to save them from destruction. The study, which was recently published in the... Read More -
03/25/19 - Melting ArcticAn international panel of researchers, including UNH's Larry Mayer and Nancy Kinner, will discuss Arctic change and melting. Read More -
02/22/19 - A Key AppointmentUNH doctoral student Amanda Beal is the first woman to lead Maine’s agriculture department Read More -
01/16/19 - New Genomic Ecology of Coastal Organisms ProgramUNH and UMaine are partnering for important research. Read More -
01/02/19 - Muddy WatersBill McDowell clarifies what proposed changes to the Clean Water Act could mean. Read More -
12/10/18 - Hurricane Double-ShotUNH research finds Hurricanes Irma, Maria had lasting impact on Puerto Rico's streams. Read More -
11/29/18 - A Presidential PursuitBefore heading home for Thanksgiving, Bennett Thompson '19G got some great news: He'd been selected as a Presidential Management Fellow. Read More -
11/26/18 - AAAS HonorUNH environmental science professor William McDowell has been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Read More -
09/14/18 - A Population At RiskNorthern New Hampshire and western Maine are seeing an increase in winter ticks, which are endangering the moose population. Read More -
09/06/18 - Bellwether BeetleWhile the emerald ash borer is threatening to reshape New Hampshire’s forests, new research aims to stop this invasive insect. Read More