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A green grapple skidder parked on log landing at active winter timber  harvest

Timber Harvesting on the Forest Society's Peirce Forest Reservation

Dave Anderson, Wendy Weisiger | January 12, 2024

The harvest is taking place in a portion of less than 500 acres located on the southern portion of the larger protected forest.

Cold In New Hampshire

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin | January 12, 2024

Winter adaptations in other species in New Hampshire have allowed them to flourish in the cold.

A view from the summit of Mount Major.

We Need Your Help! Support Sustainable Trail Improvements at Mount Major

Anne Truslow | January 4, 2024

Soil erosion, off-trail usage, dog waste, and trash are just some of the visitor-created impacts Forest Society staff and volunteers contend with throughout the year. 

A large window is loaded into the space that used to serve as the arched gate of the barn.

Support the Forest Society North at The Rocks Campaign

Anne Truslow | January 3, 2024

The Forest Society North at The Rocks will build on a tradition of conservation, education and innovation.

A male spruce grouse seen up close.

Something Wild: Is NH’s spruce grouse the most audacious of the gallinaceous?

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt | January 3, 2024

Too bad the spruce grouse is so little known, because it’s got to be the most audacious of the gallinaceous...

Nighttime image of raccoon in grape vines overhanging front porch

The Forest Society's 2023 Wrapped

Anna Berry | December 19, 2023

Dave Anderson recounts wildlife feasting and fattening on the autumnal abundance of fruits and nuts... plus tipsy racoons!

George the Barred Owl from Tailwinds peeks through a Rocks Wreath at Open House at Creek Farm

Conservation Christmas Trees, Community & Holiday Cheer at Creek Farm

Sarah Kern | December 19, 2023

Our Holiday Open House at Creek Farm brought these wonderful, live Conservation Christmas Trees down to Portsmouth!

A view of The Rocks after the first snowfall.

New York Times: How Christmas Tree Farms Can Help Wildlife

December 15, 2023

The Forest Society's Nigel Manley was featured in the New York Times.