Natural Resources and the Environment
Conservation Planning Through Genetic Monitoring
Explore UNH's groundbreaking study on conserving the endangered saltmarsh sparrow through genetic monitoring, highlighting key strategies against habitat degradation and climate impact. Read More-
10/16/23
Department of Energy Honor to Ph.D. Student Sean Schaefer Will Advance Arctic Research
Ph.D. student Sean Schaefer and his advisor, associate professor Jessica Ernakovich, have both received grants to use Department of Energy facilities... -
08/28/23
UNH Study Examines How Granite State Mammals Adapt to Exurbanization
NHAES studies Granite State mammals' behavioral responses as urbanites move to rural areas, altering housing density and habitats. -
08/14/23
Taking the Climate Crisis to the Courts
Georgianna 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... -
06/04/23
A Look at UNH’s Potentially Blight-resistant American Chestnut Plot
One of the largest remaining plots of American chestnut trees in New Hampshire is located at the UNH Kingman Research Farm. The one-acre research...
Recent Stories
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06/15/20 - Mind the (Data) GapsGaps in available data impede our understanding of heavy metals in Alaskan soils that can harm human health, a team of UNH researchers have found. Read More
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06/01/20 - Concord Monitor: NH Recovery Homes Face Rising Demand Amid Diminished CapacityA study by Carsey School researcher Shannon Monnat was referenced in this article examining the rising strain on substance abuse recovery centers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
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05/27/20 - Fire and IceNew UNH research finds that wildfires in the Siberian Arctic can alter the chemistry of streams and other waterways, with implications for human health and livelihood. Read More
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05/12/20 - COVID CollaborationUNH has launched six new interdisciplinary research projects aimed at addressing the challenges of coronavirus. Read More
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05/11/20 - Beyond the Wind ScaleLarge, extreme storms are becoming more frequent worldwide under a changing climate, creating a need to understand the short-term and long-term ecological repercussions. Read More
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04/15/20 - Serita Frey Named Ecological Society of America FellowUNH soil ecologist Serita Frey has been named a Fellow of the Ecological Society of America. Read More
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02/13/20 - Fungi FeudSerita Frey, UNH professor of natural resources and the environment, recently authored a state-of-the-science article on whether or not mycorrhizal fungi contribute to the soil... Read More
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01/22/20 - Into the Woods, AgainFollowing a three-year hiatus, the Northeastern States Research Cooperative (NSRC) has been revitalized, thanks to $2 million in funding for the 2020 fiscal year from the U.S.... Read More
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11/20/19 - Highly CitedTwo UNH faculty members — professor of sociology David Finkelhor and professor of natural resources Serita Frey — are among the Web of Science Group’s 2019 Highly Cited... Read More
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09/09/19 - New Zealand Study-Abroad Program Turns 20COLSA is celebrating 20 years of the New Zealand study-abroad program EcoQuest. Read More