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A northern harrier in flight.

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.

Masked members of the Forest Society's conservation corps gather.

Together, we made it through 2020

Anna Berry | December 31, 2020

We hope you’ll take a few minutes to view a short slideshow of some highlights from our year of conserving, enjoying and caring for forests.

Chestnut Orchard Volunteers Recognized for Service

Anna Berry | December 10, 2020

Forest Society volunteers were honored with 2020 Spirit of New Hampshire awards, presented by Volunteer NH.

View of the NH capitol from the Conservation Center in East Concord

2022 Legislative Session Outlook

Matt Leahy | December 9, 2020

Although the New Hampshire Legislature convenes for its 168th Session on January 5, 2022, its work actually begins in November and December of 2020.

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Advocacy,
Climate
A family carries a freshly cut Christmas tree in from the fields at The Rocks.

Forest Journal: The season to celebrate firs

Anna Berry | December 7, 2020

Here in northern New England, Fir trees thrive in the cool, moist climate, and there are some 500 Christmas tree farms across our two states.

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The Rocks
Rows of green fir trees grow in fields at The Rocks

Something Wild: Christmas Tree Farms Are The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Emily Quirk | December 4, 2020

This time of year, you're likely to see cars and pickup trucks heading home on the highways with fresh-cut Christmas trees tied to roofs or in the truck beds. Fraser firs, Korean firs, Balsam firs, and Spruce (ouch!)...

Fly fishing Ammonoosuc River Forest Project SPNHF

Press Release: Forest Society Protects 1.8 Miles Along the Ammonoosuc River in Bethlehem

December 2, 2020

The new reservation, called the Ammonoosuc River Forest, abuts the White Mountain National Forest.