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Something Wild: How — and why — to choose a live Christmas tree
What are the benefits of choosing a real tree at Christmas?
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- The Rocks,
- Working Forests,
- Something Wild
![A green field at Champlin Forest in springtime.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/ChamplinProject_greenfield_LeahHart_RS_6-24-21.jpg?h=af5dbc32&itok=PMzMBPlG)
Champlin Forest in Rochester Receives Local & State Support
An addition to Champlin Forest is within reach after a Land & Community Heritage Investment Program Grant, NH Department of Environmental Services Aquatic Resource Mitigation Grant, and Rochester Conservation Commission Support.
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- Land Conservation
Shelburne Valley Forest Receives $500,000 Land & Community Heritage Investment Program Grant
The Forest Society's Mahoosuc Highlands Initiative receives a big boost from NH LCHIP.
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- Land Conservation,
- Climate
![Bethlehem Elementary fifth-graders, volunteers, and FedEx workers pose after the loading was complete.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/262987867_10159804734972698_8807490423594407700_n.jpg?h=92b2433e&itok=uiCOMidQ)
Special Delivery: 400 Christmas Trees Travel from The Rocks to Military Families
The annual Trees for Troops program is part of the Spirit of Christmas Foundation.
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- The Rocks
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Something Wild: The Many Benefits of Antlers
Decreased daylight lowers testosterone, which causes the connection between antler and skull to weaken and the antlers to fall off. In New Hampshire this typically happens in January, although it can vary. But that’s NOT the end of the story!
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- Wildlife,
- Something Wild
![Bethlehem Elementary fifth-graders help load the trees into a FedEx truck.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/rocks_trees4troops_kidsloading_photoannaberry_12-1-21.jpg?h=81a3771e&itok=lX4kaaqC)
Caledonian Record: Students Back In Action For Trees For Troops
December 1, 2021The NH/VT Trees for Troops program sent 398 trees south to service members this year.
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- The Rocks
Giving Tuesday: Your Generosity Pays Dividends Today & For Future Generations
Your generosity pays dividends today and for future generations.
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- Land Conservation