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Lilacs bloom outside the State House.

Forest Advocate: Legislative Update on Forest Carbon Market bills

Matt Leahy | April 29, 2024

Here's the latest on three bills considered by the NH legislature this session that are intended to address concerns about the forest carbon markets.

Red blossoms appear on tree tips against blue sky in spring.

Forest Advocate: Beyond the "Illusion of Preservation"

Matt Leahy | April 19, 2024

A new report discusses how New England can strengthen forest protections while sustainably meeting the region’s wood product needs. 

New Hampshire State House surrounded by trees and fall foliage in autumn

Forest Advocate: Updates on Management of the CT Lakes Headwaters Forest

Matt Leahy | April 18, 2024

As the holder of the conservation easement on the Connecticut Lakes property, the State has a duty to enforce the terms of the easement. 

The United States Capitol Building seen above a foreground of deciduous trees.

Forest Advocate: Support the Bartlett and Massabesic Experimental Forests

Matt Leahy | March 28, 2024

We urge you to contact the USFS to ask the agency to continue the long-term and peer-reviewed research at both these centers.

The shrimp in their natural habitat

Forestry Friday: Fairy Shrimp: The Sea Monkeys of Vernal Pools

Ben Aldrich | March 7, 2024

The only place you can find them in New England is in certain vernal pools with cold, deep, clean water.

Forest Advocate Legislative Update: Current Use bill

Matt Leahy | January 30, 2024

The Ways and Means Committee will be meeting in early February to vote on the bill. 

A green grapple skidder parked on log landing at active winter timber  harvest

Timber Harvesting on the Forest Society's Peirce Forest Reservation

Dave Anderson, Wendy Weisiger | January 12, 2024

The harvest is taking place in a portion of less than 500 acres located on the southern portion of the larger protected forest.

A view of The Rocks after the first snowfall.

New York Times: How Christmas Tree Farms Can Help Wildlife

December 15, 2023

The Forest Society's Nigel Manley was featured in the New York Times.