Urban Forestry Center

The Urban Forestry Center is a 182-acre (74 ha) state-owned forest and environmental education center in the city of Portsmouth, New Hampshire.[1] There are several buildings, garden demonstration areas, and trails which are used for walking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.[2]

Urban Forestry Center
Arboretum at the Urban Forestry Center
Location45 Elwyn Road, Portsmouth,
Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Coordinates43.0441°N 70.7688°W / 43.0441; -70.7688
Area182 acres (0.74 km2)
Created1976
Operated byNew Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands
WebsiteUrban Forestry Center

The Center is used as a tree farm and forestry education center. The property includes a 95-acre (38 ha) forest management area, a red pine and a spruce plantation, and an arboretum for tree identification. There are self-guided trails through the woodlands systems.

References

  1. "Urban Forestry Center". Portsmouth. NH. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
  2. "Urban Forestry Center". Seacoast New Hampshire. Retrieved 22 February 2017.


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