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Natural Resources and the Environment
In Consideration of New Approaches to Wildlife Research
Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø research reveals gaps in wildlife studies, calling for a balanced focus on smaller species to guide conservation efforts and prevent biodiversity loss. Read More
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11/20/24Rising Above Traditional Crop Disease Scouting
Discover how Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø researchers are using drones to detect crop diseases early, offering affordable solutions to support New England's small and mid-... -
11/05/24Coyotes Thrive Despite Human and Predator Pressures
Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø research reveals how human hunting and competition with large predators influence coyote populations, shedding light on their adaptability across... -
08/12/24Rediscovering Lost Flora: The Extinction of a Native Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø Crabgrass
Discover the extinct Digitaria laeviglumis, a unique crabgrass identified with the help of Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø’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 Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø Center of Soil Biogeochemistry and Microbial Ecology (Soil...
Recent Stories
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08/28/23 - Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø 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.ÌýFor Fischer, a life-long Montana... Read More -
06/04/23 - A Look at Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø’s Potentially Blight-resistant American Chestnut PlotOne of the largest remaining plots of American chestnut trees in Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø is located at the Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø 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 Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø 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 Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø 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 Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍøJeff Garnas from Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø is launching a study on beech leaf and bark disease's impact on trees in eastern forests to better understand mortality patterns. Read More -
04/05/23 - The 5 Rs of Environmentally Conscious ResearchThe Environmental Responsibility 5-R Framework (ER5F) is a tool to help scientists reduce the environmental impact of their research. ER5F stands for Recognition, Refinement,... Read More -
02/10/23 - When It Comes to Well Water in the Summer, All Is Not WellMore than 44 million people in the United States depend on private drinking water wells that are not federally regulated. Researchers at the University of Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø and... Read More -
02/06/23 - Extreme Close-Up, Ant EditionÒ×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø's University Instrumentation Center imaged the head of a leafcutter ant using its scanning electron microscope. Read More