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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10/06/20 - Bogged Down By Climate ChangeShrubs are replacing moss in peat bogs due to climate change, which could cause more carbon dioxide to enter our atmosphere. Read More -
09/01/20 - Emerging ScienceUNH will receive $3.6 million to examine the climate change effect on ecosystems. Read More -
08/31/20 - More Than MapsNH GRANIT reaffirms its commitment to curating geographic data, helping communities, and shaping students' careers. Read More -
06/30/20 - Smoke on the WaterUNH researchers will study Amazonia's wildfire history from thousands of years ago to understand how fire might affect the region in the future. Read More -
03/26/20 - Water, Water EverywhereA new document published by UNH provides guidance to help Seacoast communities prepare for increased flood risks due to climate change. Read More -
02/17/20 - Arctic ConnectionsRuth Varner has been appointed to a year-long position as a visiting researcher at Stockholm University in Sweden. Read More -
01/30/20 - Beyond Curb AppealUNH researchers found that the older the home, the more carbon stored underground. Read More -
11/15/19 - Closing the GapNine undergrads traveled from the Mid-Atlantic to take part in an intensive geoscience research program at UNH. Read More -
11/06/19 - Looking NorthwardThe University of New Hampshire has joined the University of the Arctic, marking an official pledge to continue and expand on its polar expertise. Read More -
10/28/19 - A United EffortCountries around the world have pledged to adopt new measures that will improve their land and soil health thanks in part to UNH. Read More