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  • New Faces at the Forest Society

    Anna Berry
    January 17, 2023

    We've welcomed a few new faces to the Forest Society over the past few months and we're excited to introduce them to you.

  • What We Accomplished Together in 2022

    Jack Savage
    December 27, 2022

    Over the past year, we completed 12 land protection projects, encompassing nearly 2,200 acres.

  • The Rocks Christmas Tree Farm Kindles Nostalgia, Family Traditions

    Dave Anderson
    December 13, 2022

    This year, Dave Anderson was accompanied not only by his son, but also grandson for the first time.

New Board Member and Officers for Forest Society

Kelly Whalen
October 17, 2022
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The board poses in front of the Conservation Center.
Board Members pose in front of the Conservation Center. From left: Jason Hicks, Pat Losik, Bill Crangle, Jack Savage (President), Drew Kellner, Don Floyd, Michael Morison, Peter Fauver, Karen Moran, Deb Buxton, Charlie Bridges, Elizabeth Salas Evans, William "Tuck" Tucker. Not pictured: Phil Bryce, George Epstein, Allyson Hicks, Deanne Howard, Nancy Martland, Andy Smith, Tom Wagner, Janet Zeller.

At the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests’ 121st Annual Meeting held in September, the organization elected Phillip Bryce of Deering as a new member to the Board of Trustees, having previously served on the board in 2010 and 2011 before stepping away to become Director of New Hampshire State Parks. 

Phil Bryce poses for a photo.

“It is wonderful to have Phillip back on our board,” said Jack Savage, president of the Society for the Protection of NH Forests. “His passion for our environment and forestry expertise are truly an asset to our Board and our organization as we continue to protect New Hampshire’s landscape.”

Bryce served as the director of New Hampshire State Parks & Recreation from 2011 to August 31, 2022, overseeing 93 state parks and historic sites, 10,000 miles of motorized trails, administration of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program, 1,100 employees, 150 volunteer clubs, 9 boards and commissions, a $35 million operating budget, and a $5 million biennial capital budget. He served as the Acting Commissioner of the Department of Resources and Economic Development in 2012 for five months overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Forest & Lands, Economic Development, and Travel & Tourism Development divisions. Bryce also served as president of Fountains America from 2008-2011.

Bryce was a New Hampshire State Forester for over 11 years. He currently serves on the National Committee on Forest Policy for the Society of American Foresters and has served on numerous boards and committees over the years, including the Governor’s COVID-19 Economic Re-Opening Task Force. Bryce has been awarded numerous recognitions for his service, including the Caroline Gross Fellowship for Public Service, the distinguished Service Award from the New England Society of American Foresters, the Bronze Key Award for Forest Management Leadership, and the Silver Key Award for Environment Achievement for work on the creation of the Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge.

Drew Kellner poses for a photo.
Drew Kellner at the Annual Meeting.
In addition, new officers were elected: Chairman of the Board of Trustees Drew Kellner of Brookline (left) and Vice Chair William Crangle of Plymouth. Treasurer Andrew Smith of Twin Mountain and Secretary Karen Moran of Webster were voted again to serve in their roles.

 

 

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