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  • UNH Report Assesses New England’s Progress in Addressing Climate Change

    Matt Leahy
    January 30, 2023

    Unfortunately, the report is highly critical of New Hampshire.

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    January 29, 2023

    Volunteer for the NH Coverts Project through UNH Extension.

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    December 22, 2022

    Most notably, two of the top five cities that experienced the largest increase in winter temperatures were in New England.

About Us

Founded by a handful of concerned citizens in 1901, the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests is now one of the country's most effective statewide land conservation organizations. Our mission statement, developed in 1904 is: "We are a forestry association seeking to perpetuate the forests of New Hampshire through their wise use and their complete reservation in places of special scenic beauty." As a non-profit membership organization, the Forest Society is dedicated to protecting the state's most important landscapes while promoting the wise use of its renewable natural resources.

Our accomplishments include:

  • Helping to protect over one million acres of open space in the state.
  • Effectively promoting good land stewardship, through education and by example.
  • Advocating public policies that encourage the wise conservation of natural resources.

Our 10,000 members make us what we are today – a unique blend of visionary land trust, balanced environmental advocate and intelligent forestry association. We think it's a winning combination – for New Hampshire's beautiful landscapes, its caring people and for the many generations to come.

 

Forest Society-protected land to date*

Type of protection

Number of properties

Total acreage

Totals

1,081

204,030

Forest Society reservations

191

59,000

Forest Society-held conservation easements (grantee and executory)

793

131,495

Land transferred with deed restrictions

97

13,535

* The Forest Society also provides assistance to land trusts, municipalities, state and federal agencies, and other conservation organizations to protect additional land throughout the state.

The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests is a private, non-profit membership organization. We are a registered 501c3 non-profit. Our Taxpayer Identification Number is 02-0222237.

Map and guide to forest reservations in New Hampshire

Explore Our Reservations!

Visit our Reservations Guide to plan a day in the woods or learn about land we own near you. Click here to see a map of our Forest Reservations and get directions.

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A Charity Navigator Four Star Charity

For its sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency, the Forest Society has received Charity Navigator's highest rating.

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Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests54 Portsmouth St.Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603.224.9945Fax: 603.228.0423info@forestsociety.org
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