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  • Newly Protected Farmland in Hillsborough Strengthens Existing Conservation Areas

    Brian Hotz
    January 30, 2019

    In 2005, James and Cynthia Thorburn donated a conservation easement to the Forest Society on more than 25 acres of land in Hillsborough. In 2017, ...

  • Additional 77-acres of Forestland and Wetlands Conserved in Hopkinton

    Brian Hotz
    January 30, 2019

    Donald and Susan Ware are not strangers to conservation. In 2007, the couple donated a conservation easement on their 120 acres of land in ...

  • Passing the Torch

    Jane Difley
    January 29, 2019

    I recently shared my plan to retire in October 2019 with the Forest Society board, staff, and supporters. After 22 years, I’m ready to spend more ...

Land Conservation

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Monadnock Reservation, Jaffrey/Dublin, 4,047 Acres. Photo by Jerry and Marcy Monkman

Protecting New Hampshire's landscapes has been the driving force behind the Forest Society since it began in 1901. Our land conservation ethic is deeply rooted in protecting the state's most important landscapes while promoting the wise use of its renewable natural resources. Maintaining this balance has made the Forest Society one of the most effective land conservation organizations in the country, partnering with public agencies, communities, and private landowners to protect over one million acres in our first century.

In the next quarter century, our mission is to protect an additional one million acres of the state's most significant lands. In the face of growing development pressures, we believe the need to preserve the landscapes that shape New Hampshire's quality of life has never been greater. To achieve our mission, we are partnering with individuals and organizations with these goals in mind:

  • Conserve at least 25 percent of open space in each community
  • Protect sustainably-managed forests to support our forest-based economy
  • Secure key habitats to preserve the biodiversity of our native plants and animals
  • Keep our waters clean to ensure we all have enough clean drinking water
  • Save our productive farmlands so that every community can benefit from healthy, locally grown food.

These goals are part of our New Hampshire Everlasting initiative.

We hope you continue exploring this section of our website. You'll find more information on our land conservation methods, how to protect your own property and what resources are available for open space protection in your community.

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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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McAllaster Farm photo

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Each year, the Forest Society adds thousands of acres to our treasury of conserved land. 

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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