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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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  • Pick a Paddle This Summer: Tips for Exploring Local Rivers

    Anna Berry
    June 12, 2022

    Whether you’re taking part in this summer's Merrimack Paddle Challenge or are boating for the first time, experienced paddlers share their advice for getting out on the water.

  • Legislative Alert: NH Legislature Approves Bill to Improve Solid Waste Landfill Siting Rules

    Matt Leahy
    May 31, 2022

    Please contact the Governor and ask him to support HB 1454!

  • Legislative alert: New Hampshire Legislature approves bill to improve solid waste landfill siting rules

    Matt Leahy
    May 18, 2022

    Contact the Governor and ask him to support HB 1454!

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Get Outside This Summer

From sailing a salt marsh to building a bat house, the Forest Society is offering dozens of events this summer at our forest reservations across the state.

Find all of our events here and register today.
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Explore the Merrimack Watershed

Take the Merrimack Paddle Challenge this summer and discover five paddles in the watershed, at your own pace.

Join the Merrimack Paddle Challenge.

Forest Society News & Updates

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Press Release: Forest Society Celebrates Groundbreaking at The Rocks

June 24, 2022

In addition to creating a welcoming natural and cultural history destination, the Forest Society’s investment at The Rocks will allow professional conservation staff serving the North Country to be based at The Rocks.

The Rocks
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The submersible lifestyle of aquatic turtles

Dave Anderson, Ellen Kenny
June 23, 2022

By latter June and for most of the summer, snapping turtles are aquatic, rarely leaving water.

Wildlife
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Workshop Connects Women With Chainsaw Safety Practices & Techniques

Sophie Oehler
June 21, 2022

The training was part of the "Women in the Woods" initiative.

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