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Founded by a handful of concerned citizens in 1901, the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests is one of the country's most effective statewide land conservation organizations.

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  • Midge and Tim Eliassen of Sunapee Named 2023 Conservationists of the Year

    Kelly Whalen
    October 3, 2023

    “Midge and Tim are literally and figuratively, trailblazers,” states Jack Savage, president of the Forest Society.

  • Forest Society Joins Senator Shaheen at Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act Launch Event

    Matt Leahy
    September 28, 2023

    Forest Society staff recently joined our conservation partners in helping U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen announce the introduction of the Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act.

  • New Hampshire Current Use Board to Hold Public Forums

    Matt Leahy
    September 25, 2023

    The NH Current Use Board to hold public will be holding a series of public forums to accept comments on the State’s Current Use Program starting in November.

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Get ready, get set, HIKE!

The Forest Society's 4th annual 5 Hikes Challenge is taking place NOW through October 31. Hit the trail with your family, friends, or on your own for a do-it-yourself hiking experience. Hike five trails located on Forest Society reservations after choosing from more than 30 properties across the state.

Register for the 5 Hikes Challenge!
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Special Offer for New Members

Our members make us what we are today — a unique blend of visionary land trust, balanced environmental advocate, and intelligent forestry association. Join us as new member by October 20 and get 3 Extra Months FREE plus a one-time-use Parking Pass at Mt. Monadnock’s Old Toll Road, a $15 value!

Support the Forest Society by becoming a new member!

Forest Society News & Updates

Tim and Midge Eliassen pose with their award with Christmas tree fields in the background.

Midge and Tim Eliassen of Sunapee Named 2023 Conservationists of the Year

Kelly Whalen
October 3, 2023

“Midge and Tim are literally and figuratively, trailblazers,” states Jack Savage, president of the Forest Society.

Land Conservation
Sam Chase (left) and Nigel Manley pose together with the award.

Forest Society Honors Sam Chase as Trish Churchill Volunteer of the Year for 2023

Kelly Whalen
October 2, 2023

At this year’s 122nd Annual Meeting, the Forest Society was honored to present the Trish Churchill Volunteer of the Year Award to Philip R. (Sam) Chase of Whitefield.

The Rocks
Attendees watch the meeting from under the tent.

Annual Meeting Kicks Off Re-Opening of The Rocks

Anna Berry
October 2, 2023

The event kicked off the re-opening of The Rocks after a multi-year campaign to rebuild and renvision the campus.

The Rocks
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Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests54 Portsmouth St.Concord, NH 03301
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