This year, nearly everyone, whether New Hampshire resident or weekend visitor, has come to appreciate more than ever our state’s natural beauty and open spaces. Our forests, mountains, lakes, and rivers — and thousands of miles of trails — provide exceptional opportunities to get outside, connect with nature, enjoy some exercise, and be healthy in mind and body.

We are fortunate. But our access to wild places and open spaces is not an accident or a coincidence. For more than a century, the people of this state have made outdoor recreation, conservation, and forest management a priority. Now it is our turn to protect that investment for future generations.

What will our legacy be? In the Merrimack River watershed, will we conserve enough land to ensure adequate clean drinking water for thousands of New Hampshire residents? Are we willing to keep large areas of forestland unfragmented and managed sustainably for wood, wildlife, and climate resiliency? Are we willing to care for the lands that host the trails that so many of us have enjoyed during this year of social distancing?

Say “Yes” to all of the above by making a generous gift to the Forest Society’s Annual Fund today. With your help, we can keep New Hampshire vibrant, healthy, and thriving.