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  • Something Wild: Flying Under the Radar

    Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Emily Quirk
    January 5, 2021

    Sometimes called a Marsh Hawk, the northern harrier is currently one the rarest birds of prey nesting in the Granite State.

  • Cold is Cool IF You're Prepared! A Guide to Winter Hiking & Recreation

    Anna Berry
    December 10, 2020

    A guide to plowed Forest Society reservations so you can recreate responsibly this winter.

  • Forest Society Celebrates LCHIP Grant Awards

    November 23, 2020

    The Board of Directors of the Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP) has announced $4.1 million dollars in matching grants awarded to thirty-two projects across the state. The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests (Forest Society) was honored by the award of $243, ...

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Land Conservation

Morse Preserve overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee by Jerry Monkman/Ecophotography
Lake Winnipesaukee as seen from Pine Mountain on our Morse Preserve. (Photo: Jerry Monkman/Ecophotography)

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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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
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