Amherst NH Conservation Commission

We were asked to complete an analysis of the conservation strategy and management of public conservation land throughout Amherst, NH evaluating things from a wildlife perspective. Observations went from the big-picture GIS analysis using NH Fish and Game's Wildlife Action Plan data down to individual volunteer actions including building bird nest boxes. 

In 2025 and 2026 we were Project Manager for a habitat mapping and change analysis of tidal wetland habitats throughout New Hampshire. A joint project  between NOAA, Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, NHDES Coastal Program, The Nature Conservancy, NV5 and other partners. This was an update of the mapping product we led in New Hampshire ten years ago.

We coordinated with ARE and UNH to collect high resolution LiDAR data at eight salt marsh sites. This was used to create detailed elevation maps to inform salt marsh restoration project design. High resolution aerial imagery was also collected to support a habitat mapping and change project for tidal wetlands statewide for which Birch Tree is Project Manager.

To find the best balance for trail locations that support people getting out to enjoy nature while allowing wildlife to thrive we recently completed an inventory and wildlife assessment for Rye. All trails, both official and boot-leg, were mapped and recommendations of potential trail reconfigurations were made based on science, ecology, and field documented conditions.