On this page you can find resources to learn more about the natural resources of Nashua and how you can help support them. If there is a topic that you are interested in but do not see, please contact us at cc@nashuanh.gov. Or, if you know of a great resource that is not included here, please share it with us.

Invasive Plants

Invasive Plants in Nashua PDF

New Hampshire Species Guide to Upland Invasive Species PDF

Landscaping to Support Nature

Native Groundcovers (Lawn Alternatives) for New Hampshire PDF

Landscaping at the Water’s Edge: An Ecological Approach PDF

Native Shoreland Buffer Plants PDF

Get started: Support pollinators by planting native LINK

Native Plant List PDF

Techniques for Mitigating Human/Beaver Conflicts PDF

Rain Gardens

How to Build a Rain Garden PDF

Native Plants for New England Rain Gardens PDF

Wetlands

Vernal Pools, Amphibian Species, and Road Crossings PDF

Wetlands Best Management Practice Techniques PDF

Wetland Ordinances - Nashua Land Use Code Article XI LINK

Land Management & Responsible Forestry

Selecting an Arborist PDF

NHAA List of Certified Arborists LINK

Snags: The Importance of Standing Dead Trees PDF

Other

Keeping a Salamander-friendly Yard PDF

The Nashua Natural Resource Inventory PDF

Nashua Conservation Commission LINK

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