White Oak (Quercus Alba)

       This tree produces wonderful acorns which are eaten by deer, turkeys and bears. The wood is prized by builders of wooden ships since it naturally resists marine borers and is watertight. On the farm, we have a White Oak that may have started growing here before the birth of the United States -- over 200 years ago!

White Pine (Pinus Strobus)

       This is the most common coniferous tree in New Hampshire. The lumber is used for paneling, flooring, trim and window parts. This wood was prized by ship builders for Masts. Prior to the Revolutionary War these large trees were protected by the King of England and used only on British ships. Many towns have roads which were used to haul a mast down to the water. These road might have been called "Mast Road". Is there a Mast Road in your town?

Yellow Birch (Betula Alleghaniensis)

       This tree loves moist soil and the shade. The wood is used to make veneer for plywood and furniture. The wood is also used to make dowels and fancy wood items that are made on a lathe.

White Ash (Fraxinus Americana)

       These beautiful straight trees provide lumber that is light yet very strong. All major league baseball bats are made from this tree --Ask Barry Bonds.

White Birch (Betula Papyrifera)

       This is the official State tree of New Hampshire. The wood is used to make things that you put in your mouth- popsicle sticks, toothpicks and tongue depressors.

Red Spruce (Picea Rubens)

       This is an important tree for the northern lumber industry. It is used for construction lumber (to build houses) and to make paper. This tree is out of its normal range and is therefore stunted by trees that are better suited for this area.

Hemlock (Tsuga Canadensis)

       This is the second most common coniferous (evergreen) tree in New England. This tree is very important for wildlife since the branches are very low and when covered with snow from little tents for hundreds of different types of animals.

Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharinum)

       The sweet sap from this tree is tapped in March and used to make maple syrup. The wood is very dense and is used to make gym floors, violins and parts of pianos. Also very popular for furniture.

Red Oak (Quercus Rubra)

       This can be the most valuable tree in the forest and is used for flooring, furniture and paneling. Acorns from this tree are important food for many wild animals.

Beech (Fagus Grandifolia)

       Easily recognizable by its smooth gray bark and will outlive most trees in the forest. The wood is used to make products that often get wet, such as clothespins and brush handles. Beechnuts are highly nutritious for wild turkeys and bears.