Natural Resources and the Environment
Recognizing Achievements in Aquatic Science
UNH Professor Emeritus of Environmental Science William H. McDowell was recently named a 2024 Fellow of the international Society for Freshwater Science (SFS) for his research contributions to aquatic science. McDowell, whose teaching and research career spans more than four decades, serves as the... Read More
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03/18/24Faculty Spotlight: Remington Moll
Life might have been very different for Remington (Rem) Moll, assistant professor in the department of natural resources and the environment, if a... -
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... -
02/12/24Studying 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... -
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...
Recent Stories
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12/11/23 - Roads to Removal Charts Path to Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas EconomyThe 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 Ducey, professor of natural... Read More -
11/28/23 - Conservation Planning Through Genetic MonitoringExplore UNH's groundbreaking study on conserving the endangered saltmarsh sparrow through genetic monitoring, highlighting key strategies against habitat degradation and climate... Read More -
10/16/23 - Department of Energy Honor to Ph.D. Student Sean Schaefer Will Advance Arctic ResearchPh.D. student Sean Schaefer and his advisor, associate professor Jessica Ernakovich, have both received grants to use Department of Energy facilities to advance their research on... Read More -
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