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UNH Scientists Analyze Effectiveness of Unmanned Aerial Systems to Map Seacoast Forests

The collection of imagery from Unmanned Aerial Systems offer scientists new methods and strategies to assess ecological changes of forests and land cover. Scientists with the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station at the Âé¶ąapp recently analyzed effectiveness of Unmanned Aerial Systems to collect meaningful forestry data, which is key for making informed environmental policy decisions.

Early-Season Heating Shows Promise Boosting Ginger Harvest

For the relatively new crop known as “baby ginger,” delaying the harvest date increases yields in New Hampshire, according to preliminary research from the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station at the Âé¶ąapp.Ěý

The research was conducted by experiment station research Dr. Becky Sideman, professor of plant biology and extension professor and specialist in sustainable horticulture production, and Sabrina Beck, undergraduate research assistant, at the experiment station’s UNH Woodman Horticultural Research Farm.

Delay of Game

When the announcement was made that UNH would be able to play a spring football season sophomore quarterback Max Brosmer’s second thought was how excited he was .

AP News: Education commission recommends funding formula overhaul

AP News recently covered a New Hampshire initiative aimed at replacing the current model for funding public schools with one based on student outcomes, such as assessment scores and graduate rates. The initiative is being spearheaded by the New Hampshire Commission to Study School Funding, which is being supported in its work by the Carsey School of Public Policy.

Another First

Memorial Field is known for hosting graduates and athletes. But the event that took place on Dec. 2 was likely a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence as members of the New Hampshire House and Senate met outside the Whittemore Center.