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Be Safe. Be Well. Be Local.
April 9, 2020Nature is our ally during this difficult time. It has the power to soothe, uplift and restore. We are pleased to see people across the Granite State experiencing the restorative powers of a simple walk in the woods, and are equally pleased that most are heeding the message to enjoy those benefits locally and only when a place is not crowded.
- Tags:
- Recreation,
- Land Conservation
Forest Journal: In search of calming feelings
Luckily, whether you’re self-isolating inside, keeping to your neighborhood or you have easy access to forests and fields, it’s easier than ever to grow your connections to the natural world.
- Tags:
- Recreation,
- Education
NH Conservation Groups Urge Hikers to “Walk Local”
Forest Society, NH Audubon, NH TNC and AMC all caution would-be hikers to seek out local conservation lands rather than the most popular spots in order to maintain distancing protocols.
- Tags:
- Recreation,
- Land Conservation
Governor Defines Forestry and Agricultural Workers as Essential
The Governor's decision to allow those employed in the forest products sector to continue to work will help the state recover from the damaging effects of the pandemic.
- Tags:
- Advocacy,
- Working Forests
Wood-Working From Home
The Forest Society’s Land Steward Program Coordinator reflects on life working from home, and shares a wood-working project.
Forest Society Permanently Conserves 117 Acres in Grafton
The Moran easement puts in place one more piece of a puzzle in efforts by the Forest Society and its Q2C partners to build a continuous system of linked conservation lands protecting large blocks of land and allowing for the movement of plants and animals responding to a changing climate.
- Tags:
- Land Conservation,
- Climate,
- Recreation