Facilities
UNH Farms and Facilities
Fairchild Dairy Teaching and Research Center (DTRC)
Chuck Schwab, 603-862-1341
Tom Oxford, 603-862-2975
This facility houses the university's dairy herd consisting of about 125 milking-age Holsteins and approximately 70 growing, replacement animals. Included in that number is the 25 cow, student-managed CREAM herd (CREAM is the acronym for Cooperative for Real Education in Agricultural Management), with the remaining animals devoted primarily to research in the area of dairy nutrition and also reproductive biology. Bred heifers are kept at the UNH Burley Demerritt Farm in Lee, NH until shortly before calving. The DTRC relies heavily on student labor - during the academic year there would typically be about 40 students working part time at the farm at any given time, either as hourly employees or as participants in the CREAM program. The farm receives large numbers of visitors and hosts a number of public programs each year (e.g., School to Farm Days). Milk production currently averages about 28,000 to 29,000 pounds per cow per year for the CREAM and research herds, respectively. In 1999 the farm was cited as a "Dairy of Distinction" by the Milk Sanitation Board, which in 2000 awarded us a "Certificate of Quality". In 1997 the CREAM herd was recognized for having the highest quality milk (lowest somatic cell count) from among approximately 3100 dairy herds on the official Northeast DHIA (Dairy Herd Improvement Association) test.
Organic Dairy Farm
Chuck Schwab, 603-862-1341
Responding to a need by farmers for scientific research to support organic dairy efforts, UNH is the first land grant university to have an organic dairy farm. It is a research center for organic production and management and an education center for organic dairy farmers, farmers considering the transition to organic, and students of sustainable agriculture.
Kingman Farm
John McLean, 603-868-2345
This approximately 360-acre farm is located in Madbury, NH, about 3 miles from the Durham campus. A large portion of this farm is forested and it is used extensively by the community for hiking, mountain-biking and other recreational activities. Part of the farm is cropped by Farm Services to provide forages for the dairy and horse programs. But, its primary function is as a research facility, with current projects including research on apple scab, melon breeding, squash and pumpkin production, organic vegetable production, and the influence of various fertilization regimens on the phytonutrient composition of kale. This farm is also the site of the UNH Composting Facility, which is currently undergoing upgrades and expansion to provide a state-of-the-art facility for teaching, research and outreach on nutrient utilization and management. Ingredients for the composting operation include dairy, horse and poultry manure, bakery and food waste from UNH Dining Services, and leaves and grass clippings from UNH Grounds and Roads operations.
Woodman Farm (also known as the UNH Horticulture Farm)
John McLean, 603-868-2345
This approximately 155-acre farm is located on the western edge of the main campus. Part of the farm is wooded and used for research and teaching in areas such as forestry, wildlife biology, entomology and water quality. It also contains the equestrian cross country course. But, the primary activities at this farm are research, teaching and outreach on the production of horticultural and ornamental crops. Recent and ongoing research projects include efforts in the areas of Integrated Pest Management (efforts to reduce dependence on pesticide applications), use of high tunnels to hasten and extend the growing season for strawberries, the use of reflective plastic mulches to increase per-acre yields of tomatoes, development of hull-less pumpkin seeds as a healthy snack food, and the feasibility of growing various shrubs to serve various niche markets (e.g., providing plant materials used in floral arrangements). This farm hosts many visitors each year and it is a frequent site of outreach programs for the plant-based industries.
UNH Horse Farm
Sarah Hamilton, 603-862-1356
The UNH equine facilities consist of the main 40-horse stable, the Skoglund Livestock Activities Center (with indoor ring and a student apartment), the light horse classroom (and a student apartment), the Lou and Lutza Smith Equine Center - with offices, a small conference room, student apartment, stalls for six horses and an outside horse shed and paddock, an equine breeding facilitiy and a treatment room with accommodations for restraining horses for breeding or medical procedures - plus outdoor riding rings and turnout areas. The university maintains an excellent cross country course and dressage rings that are used for a number of annual equestrian events. In addition to the undergraduate teaching program, the university offers a Therapeutic Riding Program and hosts various lectures and/or clinics that are available to the general public. The breeding facilities are frequently used by area practitioners (on a fee basis) and in conjunction with the university's equine semen freezing service.
Greenhouses
David Goudreault, 603-862-2061
The University operates 5 greenhouses located at the edge of campus within easy walking distance of Rudman and Spaulding.
Farm Services Operation
Glenn Pierce, 603-862-1169
The Farm Services unit is responsible for the major activities by which forages are provided for the equine and dairy operations. Corn silage, hay and/or haylage are produced on approximately 400 acres of university-owned land and approximately 90 acres of privately-owned land which we lease. Farm Services personnell also contribute to the general upkeep of our farm facilities and resources (e.g., maintenance of farm machinery, construction and maintenance of fencing, building repairs, maintenance of farm roadways - including snow removal, etc.). Additionally, they are responsible for purchasing additional forages when required, and they obtain bedding materials and handle the disposition of animal wastes.
Burley Demerritt and Bartlett Dudley Farms
Tom Oxford, 603-862-2975
These farms consist of contiguous properties in Lee, NH (about 7 miles from campus), and collectively comprise about 300 acres of forest, pasture and cropland, with over one mile of frontage on the Lamprey River (a federally-designated scenic waterway). Both farms are enjoyed by the public for recreational activities such as hiking, hunting and snowmobiling. The cropland is managed by Farm Services. The Burley Demeritt Farm is home to the UNH Miniature Swine Facility. The basic physiology and metabolism of swine are quite similar to those of humans, and swine share our susceptibility to several important diseases such as atherosclerosis. Thus, the animals are being utilized by AES scientists to study factors such as the role of nutrition and exercise on the onset and progression of heart disease. They are also being used to study trace mineral metabolism (especially zinc transport and metabolism). Bred heifers that will serve as dairy replacements for the DTRC are also maintained at thsi farm, and the farm is used occasionally to quarantine incoming horses obtained for the teaching program.
Thompson Farm (also called the Highland Farm)
Steve Eisenhaure, 603-862-3951
This 205 acre farm consists of forest, hayfields and tillable land used for corn silage production. Cropping is managed by Farm Services. Because it possesses characteristics that are unique in the Durham area (e.g., distance from roads and vehicular traffic, open fields, etc.), this farm was chosen as the site for a NOAA AirMap Station, part of a national network of stations which is collecting continuous data on a large number of air quality measures. Several holding tanks have been located at this farm in support of some AES research on amphibians.
Hodgdon Herbarium
Garrett Crow, 603-862-3865
The Hodgdon Herbarium constitutes a constantly growing primary data base for biodiversity research, systematic and evolutionary investigations, and endangered species research. It also serves as a valued resource for related work in the areas of ecology, morphology, and anatomy. Furthermore, it provides an important source for positive identification of plant specimens (including poisonous plants and weed specimens), contains a wealth of biogeographical and ecological habitat data and serves as a repository for voucher specimens documenting research. The Hodgdon Herbarium consists of about 194,000 specimens: 116,000 vascular plants, 75,000 marine algae, 550, bryophytes, and 2525 seed specimens. Additionally, there is a large backlog of specimens from earlier and current research to be processed. A small fungal teaching collection is maintained separately by the mycology/plant pathology program.
Moore Field
Tom Oxford, 603-862-2975
The Moore Fields is a 42 acre property containing agricultural fields. Its primary use is research for UNH soil science courses and agriculture. It also provides open habitat for many species of birds. Originally called the Moore Lot, it was given to the University of New Hampshire by Eugene L. Moore on October 20, 1941. At this time the property was forested and extensive timber harvesting activities occurred throughout the 1960’s until it was converted to agricultural land.
East Foss Farm
Steve Eisenhaure, 603-862-3951
The East Foss Farm, located on Foss Farm Road in Durham, NH, is a 164 acre tract of land managed for multiple uses, including teaching, research, wood production, and wildlife. There are seven major habitat types within the East Foss Farm property: clearcut, early successional, mature hardwood, mature softwood, riparian, and wetland/shrub swamp. East Foss Farm is frequently visited by UNH faculty and student body to observe the different forest management techniques that have been used on this land. There is also a trail system which is nice to take a little stroll and observe the various wildlife residents. East Foss Farm has been a farm since the 1800's. Originally owned by Jasper R. McDaniel, it was primarily used as grazing land. In 1888, George H. Amazeen took the deed of the land. It remained an active farm and was used for cattle grazing until the 1960's. Mr. Amazeen left the entire East Foss Farm property to the New Hampshire College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. In 1923, the University of New Hampshire took ownership of the Foss Farm upon receiving University status. Since then the Woodlands office has managed the now forested land. Selective timber cuts, some clearcutting, and prescribed burning have been utilized to benefit both wildlife and timber production. East Foss Farm is used extensively for education by UNH. Classes from the Thompson School and UNH have had practice timber harvest activities and prescribed burns. East Foss Farm is also used for recreational purposes, such as walking, running, hunting, and mountain biking.
West Foss Farm
Steve Eisenhaure, 603-862-3951
West Foss Farm, approximately 91.8 acres in size, is located off of Mill Road in Durham, NH. The easiest access to this property is by a trail located off of Mill Road beginning at the edge of a red pine stand and following the railroad tracks, until it reaches a large open field. There are two small ponds located on the edge of this field. Townspeople and University students use this area extensively for various types of recreation and educational research. The University of New Hampshire acquired West Foss Farm in 1923 from the Boston and Maine Railroad company. East Foss Farm , which borders West Foss Farm, was acquired at the same time. Originally when the land was bought it was managed as a farmland, until UNH designated the land for research and educational purposes shortly after they acquired the land. West Foss Farm is presently open to the public for recreation. The property is used for mountain biking, walking, running, live role-playing combat club activities, boy scout activities, and cross-country skiing. There is a good opportunity to view various types of wildlife including song and game birds, amphibians, and various other types of animals. There is a minimal timber harvesting activity in the area with the exception of small firewood sales.
~4000 acres of managed woodlands
Steve Eisenhaure, 603-862-3951
UNH Woodlands and Natural Areas consist of nearly 4000 forested acres. These properties are used for recreation, education and research as well as for natural resource management. This multi-use resource sharing is a central concept in the management of these properties.
Nearly half of the woodlands properties are clustered within close proximity to campus and include the well known properties of College Woods, Kingman Farm and Mendums Pond recreational area. They offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities for hikers, bikers, skiers, hunters and others. Local properties are also used by the University faculty for research and as outdoor classrooms; hundreds of students each year are enriched by this unique educational experience.
A large portion of the remaining acreage is located north of the Durham campus in the Ossipee area. These properties are managed for research opportunities as well as timber production and wildlife habitat management. They include Lord Farm and Lovell River and represent a wide variety of unique forest communities and are a treasured University resource.
The UNH Office of Woodlands and Natural Areas is responsible for management of these areas. In place to facilitate research and education and reduce conflict in use, the office regularly performs maintenance on recreational trails and access roads and administers timber sales as an appropriate step in the support of the mission of the University and the Woodlands office. For more information, call 862-3951 or email: woodlands@UNH.edu.
AES Sponsored Research/Service Occurs in the following Facilities/Resources
Coastal Marine Laboratory
Hunt Howell, 603-433-1290
The Coastal Marine Laboratory (CML) was established in 1989 to provide UNH faculty and students with access to the open waters of the Gulf of Maine and laboratory facilities with full strength seawater capabilities. Located at historic Fort Constitution in New Castle, N.H., at the mouth of Portsmouth Harbor, the CML supports numerous research projects, including: the aquaculture of codfish and summer flounder; the physiological ecology and population biology of lobsters; the feeding behavior, growth, and roe quality of green sea urchins; sea star reproductive biology; as well as a number of other studies on anemones, dog whelks, nudibranchs, and other invertebrates. In addition to the laboratory, CML houses a complete dive locker and is home to the R/V First Light, and the R/V Rock ‘n Roll that provide primary support for the Open Ocean Aquaculture Demonstration Project. UNH is currently in the planning phase for developing a larger Marine Research Facility on the New Hampshire coast that will be able to meet the increasing programmatic needs for programs currently housed at the CML. The new facility includes both a laboratory and a pier component.
Jackson Estuarine Laboratory
Jon Pennock, 603-862-2921
The University of New Hampshire's Jackson Estuarine Laboratory (JEL) is located five miles from the Durham campus on the shores of Great Bay Estuary at Adams Point (see Directions, Facilities/History). Resident Faculty members conduct Research that covers a wide range of fields and is supported by a variety of private, state and federal agencies. Students, post-doctoral fellows and visiting scientists are also active in JEL research. The laboratory provides diverse Education opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students to learn research and analytical skills, and also hosts seminars, lectures and field trips for UNH classes.
Anadromous Fish & Aquatic Invertebrate Research Laboratory (AFAIR Lab)
Stacia Sower, 603-862-2103
The Anadromous Fish and Aquatic Invertebrate Research Laboratory (AFAIR) is located near the dam site at the Durham reservoir on the campus of the University of New Hampshire. The building provides running freshwater for anadromous (freshwater/marine) fish and freshwater facilities for the study of living organisms, both at the ecological and molecular levels. This facility was established in 1984 as part of the Institute of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering as a research unit at UNH. The AFAIR facility is a 72'x 26' passive solar-heated frame structure. The flow-through water system (maximum capacity: 10,000 gallons/hr) draws water by pumps from a nearby (70') reservoir through a dual sand filter system. The hatchery presently contains eighteen 3' circular fiberglass tanks, six 6' circular fiberglass tanks, four 2' circular fiberglass tanks, one 18' artificial stream, two 12' artificial streams, larval rearing facility and one room with 15' high circular water columns. Workbenches and one large sink are also located in the facility. A large oil furnace provides heating during the winter. In addition, there is a well, which provides 5 gals/min. Research interests of the present investigators include comparative neuroendocrinology, biochemical and molecular endocrinology, reproduction and physiology of fishes, stream studies on insects and zooplankton and aquaculture. New grants and pending grants during this past year have expanded the research efforts as well as education opportunities. The use of the AFAIR Laboratory is divided into two general areas: research on fish occupies approximately two-thirds of the facility and utilizes the flow-thru water system. The remaining one-third of the building is devoted to research on aquatic invertebrates (stream insects and zooplankton) where high rates of water exchange are not needed.
Aquaculture Research Center
David Berlinsky, 603-862-0007
Description coming soon.
Hubbard Center for Genome Studies
Kelley Thomas, 603-862-2470
The Hubbard Center for Genome Studies was established in June 2001 to lead the development of genomics research at UNH. The HCGS is a leader in comparative and environmental genomics, with a special emphasis on novel model species. The HCGS provides technical assistance by constructing BAC and cDNA libraries, providing services in high-throughput DNA sequencing ,fragment analysis and analysis of gene expression. It also maintains expertise in biocomputing and database services to support these activities. The Center plays a leading role in education and training in genomics through a seminar series, short courses, lab rotations for graduate students and the distribution of protocols. As a founding member of the UNH Entrepreueurial Campus, the Center also engages partners outside UNH, to promote the development of the biotechnology industry in the region.
Center to Advance Molecular Interaction Sciences (CAMIS)
Tom Laue, 603-862-2459
The Center to Advance Molecular Interaction Science was founded by Thomas M. Laue, Ph.D., professor of biochemistry and molecular biology. CAMIS is staffed by UNH scientists, technicians, engineers and graduate students, who collaborate with faculty on campus and across the world. CAMIS develops innovative analytical instruments and methods for characterizing the interaction of biological molecules. This knowledge is essential in drug discovery and drug formulation research. To develop safer and more effective drugs, scientists must understand how proteins and small molecules such as antibodies will interact in near-in vivo conditions (in solution and in crowded conditions such as in the bloodstream).
Dr. Laue is internationally known for his expertise in developing new optical systems and software for the Beckman Coulter XLA/I analytical ultracentrifuge. This technology, known as AUC, is the only way to produce a gravitational force in a laboratory setting, and it is the “gold standard” in academic and industrial research laboratories for quantitative analysis of a variety of biophysical characteristics of macromolecules. After years of research and development, CAMIS has produced a fluorescence detection system for the AUC which has far greater sensitivity and selectivity than any other existing method. This optical system, a retrofit for XLA/I, is known as the AU-FDS. UNH has licensed the AU-FDS to Aviv Biomedical, Inc., of New Jersey, for commercial production and sales. In 2005, the National Institutes of Health awarded a technology transfer grant to Aviv Biomedical and CAMIS to develop a second retrofit optical system, using rapid-scan absorbance. CAMIS also develops robust operating and data acquisition software, as well as cell holders, an automated cell washer and other peripheral items to AUC.
Other current research projects are the study of the role of charge (valence) on protein behavior in crowded solutions and the characterization of monoclonal antibodies.
Center for Freshwater Biology
Jim Haney, 603-862-2105
Description coming soon.
Center for Marine Biology
Steve Jones, 603-862-5124
Description coming soon.
The Glycomics Center
Vernon Reinhold, 603-862-2527
The mission of the Glycomics Center is to determine complex carbohydrate structures by mass spectrometry. Research is divided between structural analysis for biological collaborators and development of new methodologies for analysis.
Marine Program
John Pennock, 603-862-2987
Formed in 1974, the UNH Marine Program serves to integrate the marine research, education and public service activities of over 60 faculty, 300 undergraduate students and 100 graduate students from 14 departments and three colleges at the university. The Program serves as a catalyst for marine research activities at various levels from individual investigators to large interdisciplinary Centers of Excellence and Cooperative Institutes. Since 2000, these activities have attracted in excess of $20M in extramural support annually at the university and allowed us to expand the research opportunities available to our undergraduate and graduate students. In addition to these opportunities, the Marine Program retains a core focus on finding solutions to real-world problems and integrating these efforts not only into the formal classroom, but through nationally-acclaimed public education and outreach efforts through our Marine Docent and Sea Grant programs.
The New Hampshire Water Resource Research Center (WRRC)
Bill McDowell, 603-862-2249
The New Hampshire Water Resource Research Center (WRRC), located on the campus of the University of New Hampshire, is an institute which serves as a focal point for research and information on water issues in the state and region. The primary charges of the institute are: research, technology transfer and education of new professionals. The institutes accomplish these charges through Federal and state funding mechanisms. Annually, the NH WRRC supports one or two research projects, often hiring one or more students to help perform the research. Recent research topics include: effects of biosolids on groundwater quality, phosphorus management strategies for dairy farms, bacterial transport through soil, and various aspects of lake ecology and eutrophication. Technology transfer also occurs through phone conversations or public appearances. Staff make public presentations on watershed management, effects of biosolids on water quality, and various aspects of water quality management. They also make presentations at national and international meetings on a variety of scientific topics.
Animal Resources Office (ARO)
Roger Wells, 603-862-2726
The ARO facilities and personnel are in place: (1) to serve animal researchers campus wide with animal care and technical assistance, (2) to work with the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and (3) to ensure the humane and ethical treatment of all vertebrate animals used in research and teaching. The ARO is a service unit that reports directly to Dr. John Aber, the Vice President for Research and Public Service (VPRPS).
NH Veterinary Diagnostics Laboratory
Joe Moore, 603-862-2726
The New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Lab (NHVDL) was established by the NH Legislature in 1969 to assist the NH Commissioner of Agriculture and State Veterinarian in their efforts to monitor and control important animal diseases and to contribute to the academic, research and outreach missions of the University. The NHVDL provides diagnostic services and information to various state agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services, NH Fish and Game Department, and state and local law enforcement agencies. Diagnostic pathology services are also available to practicing veterinarians and their clients. In recent years, the NHVDL has participated in the increased surveillance by state and federal agencies of certain animal diseases associated with international trade and bioterrorism.
Plant Diagnostics Laboratory
Cheryl Smith, 603-862-3841
Description coming soon.
Open Ocean Aquaculture Project
Hunt Howell, 603-862-2109
The overall goal of the project is to stimulate the further development of commercial aquaculture in New England, thereby increasing seafood production, creating new employment opportunities, and contributing to economic and community development. The UNH Open Ocean Aquaculture demonstration project began in 1997. Researchers began to raise fish in offshore cages in 1999. Several factors played a role in the project’s inception. First was the recognition that the dwindling harvest of traditional fish species (cod, haddock, flounders) in New England has resulted in a regional fisheries crisis of unparalleled severity. Long-term solutions must be found to produce more seafood, and to provide economic opportunities for harvesters that become displaced from the fisheries. Among the most logical of the long-term solutions is the further development of aquaculture, which has the capacity to produce the needed seafood, provide economic opportunities for displaced harvesters, and contribute to economic and community development, particularly in areas such as New England. Several faculty members at the University of New Hampshire, all of whom had extensive experience in aquaculture research, sought to further develop aquaculture in New England. To accomplish this goal, significant biological, technical and socio-economic issues needed to be resolved before aquaculture could become part of the solution to our fisheries crisis. Evaluating the oceanographic conditions within the region, and selecting the area whose characteristics best suited the project determined the site of the Open Ocean Aquaculture Demonstration Site. Following this, the area was discussed with members of the commercial fishing community to ensure that there would be no user conflicts. The chosen site is approximately 1 mile south of White Island, within the state waters of New Hampshire. The 30-acre site is rectangular in shape, has a relatively flat seabed of sandy silt, and is approximately 55 meters deep.
Insect and Arachnid Collections
Don Chandler, 603-862-1735
The University of New Hampshire Insect Collection was initially started by C. M. Weed and W. F. Fisk in 1891 when the then New Hampshire Agricultural and Technical College was still in Hanover, New Hampshire. After the move to Durham in 1893, the collection has grown to over 600,000 specimens and nearly 12,000 species taken from the northern New England states (MA, ME, NH, VT). The growth of the collection has been driven by intensive inventories of 10 unique and/or natural areas within the state, including the alpine zone of Mt. Washington, Seabrook sand dunes, The Bowl Natural Area in White Mountains National Forest, and Spruce Hole kettle bog near Durham. Other strengths of the collection lie in coverage of the forest floor insect groups from the northeastern United States and northern California, though the species taken from these and other areas outside of northern New England are not reflected in the checklist. Notable specialist donations that have added to the strength of the UNH Insect Collection are: the Alfred J. Kistler Collection of Coleoptera, the Donald J. Lennox Collection of Lepidoptera, the Wallace J. Morse Collection of Odonata, the R. Marcel Reeves Collection of Mites. Other major contributions were given by S. Albert Shaw, and Lorus and Marjory Milne.
NH WRRC Lakes Lay Monitoring Project
Jeff Schloss, 603-862-3848
The Lakes Lay Monitoring Program is an ongoing effort between the state of NH and the University of New Hampshire. The objective of the program is to provide a long-term assessment of water quality in the state's lakes. Lakes are a critically important component of the state's environmental and economic health. Tourism provides a significant fraction of the state's economic base, and high water quality drives much tourism activity. The ecological health of the state is also tied to the health of its lakes. Lakes provide much of the state's biodiversity as well as a quantitatively significant fraction of the state's total aquatic habitat. Water samples are taken at approximately monthly intervals through the ice-idle period in most of New Hampshire's major lakes. A total of over 100 lakes are sampled each year. Water samples are analyzed for chlorophyll a and total phosphorus; the volunteers conduct in situ monitoring of dissolved oxygen and Secchi depth. In the Lakes Lay Monitoring Program, volunteers collect water samples and University personnel provide technical supervision of the collection efforts and water quality analyses. Funds provided to the Program by the state of NH are used to organize the citizen Volunteers and analyze the water samples. The role of the WRRC in this partnership is to provide assistance in the data synthesis and analysis necessary to derive the maximum benefit from this project for citizens of the state of New Hampshire.
Center for Health Enhancement
Tony Tagliaferro, 603-862-1726
CHE is a faculty-student operated program with a three-fold mission: (1) Provide members of the UNH community and the State access to health screening and management of disease, using state-of-the-art methodologies; (2) Serve as a resource of nutrition, health, and fitness information, education and support for members of the UNH community and the State; (3) Partner with UNH Institute of Health Policy and function as a research arm for the State to assess health status of different sub-populations of New Hampshire.
College Woods Natural Area
Steve Eisenhaure, 603-862-3951
College Woods is located on the west side of the main campus. It comprises approximately 250 acres of woods, streams, and small fields. College Woods is the oldest and most intensively used University property for walking, running, and general natural relaxation recreation. It is not uncommon to see walkers, runners, and classes all in one brief stroll though the woods. The original land was donated by Benjamin Thompson, Jr. to New Hampshire College of Agriculture and the Mechanical Arts (the predecessor to the University of New Hampshire) via his will in 1891. This donation was part of the original gift that moved the College to Durham from Hanover where the College was connected to Dartmouth College. All of College Woods has been cut at least once. Wood from these areas was used to build some of the earlier college's structures. Most of these building no longer exist. Nevertheless, in some instances, the woodlots that provided this wood still do. One building containing timber from College Woods is Morrill Hall, constructed in 1903. The woods have been encroached upon by University building expansion since it was donated to the College. In 1933 the University, in conjunction with the town cut out a large portion of College Woods for the Oyster River Reservoir . This was done because of a need for a bigger water supply. It is alleged that some of Ben Thompson's largest trees were cut at this time. Presently, some 60 acres within the main woods area is designated as a Natural Area. This designation places these stands in a preservation status. This area was designated in 1961. Since this time nothing has been done to alter natural process within the Natural Area. Dead or dying trees have only been removed when they pose a hazard to trail traffic and safety. Recreational activities occurring within the entire College Woods are hiking, walking, skiing, jogging, bird watching, and general relaxation. Other activities occurring in areas outside of the Natural Area are horseback riding, biking, and hunting (except North of the Oyster River). Occasionally, timber harvests are conducted in areas outside the Natural Area to fulfill specific management objectives. These harvests are used to create areas to support specific educational and research activities.
Woodlands and Natural Areas Committee
Steve Eisenhaure, 603-862-3951
In October 1981 the President of the University of New Hampshire (then President Handler) authorized Kurt C. Feltner, the Dean of the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture to appoint a University Woodlands Committee. This committee merged with the Natural Areas Committee. The Natural Areas Committee was established to ensure usage of the Natural Areas was consistent with Natural Area status. These two committees combined are the predecessors to the Woodlands and Natural Areas Committee of today. The Woodlands and Natural Areas Committee of the University of New Hampshire is charged with managing the University's woodlands and natural areas, in support of the University's mission: to provide areas for educational purposes, research opportunities, and public benefit for the students and citizens of New Hampshire and beyond. This interdisciplinary committee, including academic, administrative, and Cooperative Extension representatives sets management policies for the Woodlands and Natural Areas and directs the Office of Woodlands and Natural Areas.
Office of Sustainability Programs
Tom Kelly, 603-862-4088
The Office of Sustainability Programs (OSP) was established in 1997 to develop University-wide education program that links the principles of sustainability to community life. OSP initiatives integrate sustainability practices into all facets of our land grant mission including teaching, research, operations, campus culture and public service. All initiatives involve collaboration with faculty, staff and students as well as local, regional and international partners. From a transportation demand management policy for the campus and a general education course on global environmental change to a graduate curriculum in Public Health Ecology, an exhibit on solar energy at the UNH Memorial Union Building (MUB) and a research project linking climate, air quality and health in northern New England, OSP collaborates with partners that share the common goal of improving community life.
CINEMar
Richard Langan, 603-862-0190
The Cooperative Institute of New England Mariculture and Fisheries (CINEMar) is a regional program established in 2000 by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the University of New Hampshire (UNH) that provides scientific research, technology development and outreach for marine resource management and seafood production.
