UNH Today

Forest Impacts

What impact do nonnative pests and diseases have on the vegetation of the Northern Forest? How will climate change impact the range of the northern red oak, especially within the Northern Forest?

Working for Change

In 2015, a county agent for UNH Extension started paying closer attention to Franklin, New Hampshire, a small city situated 20 miles north of Concord. Nestled at the intersection of three rivers, was a struggling former mill town that had spent several unsuccessful decades trying to forge a new identity.

“There was a real sense that nothing ever happens here,†says Franklin Mayor Jo Brown, a native of the city. “There was just this pervasive loss of confidence in the town and community.â€

Building Momentum for the Blue Economy

When it comes to the economy, the ocean is a major player — from tourism to energy, seafood to shipping, the world’s marine-related assets tally up to trillions of dollars. But our oceans and coastlines are facing unprecedented pressures. Confronted with this reality, a new concept has emerged that considers both the economic benefits and the long-term sustainability of marine resources across all sectors: The blue economy.