Download - NH Big Tree Program
NH Big Tree ProgramWhat is it and how can you help!
American Elm
Deborah Goard
UNH Cooperative Extension
November 12, 2010
NH Big Tree Program Purpose
• To locate the most outstanding examples of the various tree species which grow in New Hampshire
• To obtain the cooperation of the tree owners to protect and preserve specimens as landmarks for future generations to enjoy
• To stimulate interest in and greater appreciation for trees as a natural resource
Peach Willow
NH Big Tree Program State
• Sponsors– UNH Cooperative Extension– Division of Forests & Lands– Natural Resource Stewards Program
• Currently ~ 322 trees (91 species)
• An additional 35 trees (17 species) not recognized by National Program
• County champions
• State championsGray birch
NH Big Tree Program National
• National champions in NH– Balsam Poplar: Cheshire
2008
– Eastern white Pine: Cheshire 2008
– Pitch Pine*: Bradford 1999
– Sweet/Black Birch: Hillsborough 1961
* Denotes co-champion
Eastern white pine
NH Big Tree Program How does it work?
• Nominations
• Measurements
• Database
White ash
NH Big Tree Program Nominations
• Anyone can nominate a big tree
• Identify the species of tree as best you can.
• Using a tape measure, measure the circumference of the trunk in inches at 4 1/2 feet off the ground.
• Compare your circumference measurement to the same species of tree in the NH Big Tree Listings.
• If the circumference of the tree you measured exceeds or is close in size to a tree of the same species on the listing, click here.
Honeylocust
NH Big Tree Program Nominations online
NH Big Tree Program Measurements
• How to measure– Circumference (in)– Height (ft)– Crown spread (ft)
• Add up points– Circumference (in) +
Height (ft) + ¼ Crown Spread (ft) = Score
NH Big Tree Program Database
NH Big Tree Program GIS
NH Big Tree Program GIS
NH Big Tree Program GIS
NH Big Tree Program Website
http://extension.unh.edu/Forestry/BigTree.htm
NH Big Tree Program National
http://www.americanforests.org/resources/bigtrees/
NH Big Tree Program Contacts
• Mary Tebo – UNH Cooperative Extension
• Carolyn Page – Program Coordinator
• Attend a training session
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