Earth Systems Research Center
Regenerating Northern Oak Forests Using Prescribed Fire
Research at UNH explores prescribed fire to boost Northern red oak regeneration, ensuring its ecological and economic benefits in New England's forests and timber industry. Read More
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04/16/24Wetland Restoration Falls Short of Fixing Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone
UNH research indicates that wetland restoration efforts are falling short of expectations to help fix the Gulf of Mexico's dead zone. -
03/15/24Monitoring Marsh Transformations with Drones
New aerial imagery helps researchers monitor changes in the health and longevity of New Hampshire's coastal marshes. -
03/13/24Alternative 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... -
03/12/24Tracing Carbon Dioxide from the Atmosphere to the Trees
A three-year research grant will allow UNH scientists to study a curious trend in New Hampshire's tree growth.
Recent Stories
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03/09/22 - Water WorksNew research has found that watershed size plays a major role in a river network’s ability to filter certain pollutants. The findings both further our understanding of which... Read More -
02/28/22 - Rising StarJessica Scheick was selected for Geospatial World's 2022 Rising Stars Award for her work in cryospheric science and remote sensing data. Read More -
02/02/22 - Hope for Snow?UNH research indicates that reducing carbon dioxide emissions now could lessen the impact of climate change on snowpack. Read More -
01/24/22 - Passings: Professor Robert HarrissProfessor Robert Harriss, an influential figure in the early growth of the UNH Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space (EOS), passed away on Dec. 24, 2021. Read More -
12/15/21 - Unearthing Great Bay's PastResearchers have summarized their findings about Great Bay's social and ecological history in an online StoryMap. Read More -
12/07/21 - Arctic AirUNH researchers have received an NSF grant to study the mechanisms of wintertime air pollution in Arctic regions. Read More -
12/07/21 - Predicting Future FloodsNew UNH research updates snowmelt flooding models for a changing climate, helping protect vulnerable infrastructure and water resources. Read More -
12/02/21 - Converging on Climate ScienceA new graduate traineeship program will help students expand their climate research skills while working closely with Arctic Indigenous people. Read More -
11/12/21 - Transforming Students Into Climate LeadersThree National Science Foundation grants provide international climate change research opportunities for students. Read More -
10/28/21 - UNH Scientists Share $13M in Grants to Study Benefits of Feeding Dairy Cows SeaweedsMost people are unlikely to associate seaweed with dairy production. But University of New Hampshire scientists will be working to change that, sharing two grants totaling nearly... Read More