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![The proposed route of the transmission line from Canada through Vermont to the NH border.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/Twin%2520States%2520Detail%2520Map%252005.01.23%2520page%25201_courtesyTSCEL.jpg?h=1f072755&itok=jPmUA1WZ)
Forest Society Statement on Proposed "Twin States" Transmission Line
In opposing Northern Pass, the Forest Society did not take a position on the concept of importing additional large scale hydro power coming down out of Canada.
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- Advocacy
![A black and white view of the forested White Mountains overlooking Echo Lake.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/FRanconia%2520NOtch%2520historical%2520001.jpg?h=5338b0d0&itok=UEWbYkkn)
The Old Man & the Forest Society
In 1923, the Forest Society led a campaign to purchase 6,000 acres in Franconia Notch, including the Old Man of the Mountain, the Flume, the Basin, and two mountain lakes.
![golden morning sunlight green reeds along Mill Brook wetland tributary to Merrimack River in Concord](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/1%2520RESIZED%2520Mill%2520Brook%2520in%2520April%25201%2520photo%2520Ellen%2520Kenny.jpg?h=5eef411c&itok=4vH0y8rW)
Floodplain provides wildlife habitat during high water
The silver maple floodplain forest is specifically adapted to withstand the extreme flooding regime of the larger rivers in NH.
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- Wildlife
![Community Milling with Urban Forestry Center at Creek Farm in Portsmouth](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/tony%2520and%2520will%2520mill.jpg?h=71976bb4&itok=fKVs5u1M)
Community Milling at Creek Farm
We knew that this would provide an incredible learning opportunity for our community.
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- Creek Farm,
- Education,
- Volunteers
![Story Stroll at Creek Farm](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/World%2520Forestry%2520Day%2520%2528Facebook%2520Cover%2529%2520%2528Instagram%2520Post%2520%2528Square%2529%2529%2520%2528Facebook%2520Event%2520Cover%2529.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=xlJFVzlj)
Literacy Among the Leaves
Combining physical activities while being exposed to nature (green exercise) has been proven to lower blood pressure, increase self-esteem, and have an overall positive effect on all aspects of a person’s health.
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- Creek Farm,
- Education
![A volunteer at the summit of Mt Major with a black lab.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/MTMajor_EarthDay_sophieoehler_4-23.jpg?h=ddc58dd3&itok=lt-Y67i0)
Union Leader: For Earth Day, volunteers removed trash from a treasured peak
April 26, 2023With sweeping views of Lake Winnipesaukee and the White Mountains, including Mount Washington and trails for most skill and energy levels, Mt. Major is one of the most sought-after outdoor attractions in southern New Hampshire, according to the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, which owns the 200-acre reservation.
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- Stewardship,
- Mount Major
![hand touch wood frog egg mass](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/3%2520hands%2520touch%2520woodfrog%2520eggs%2520McCabe.jpg?h=71976bb4&itok=xVlcWRbi)
Students Explore Forest Society's McCabe Forest
The students in 3rd and 4th grade classes were able to walk from their school to the nearby McCabe Forest to learn and explore habitats for terrestrial red back salamanders and carefully rolled logs to find salamanders living in the forest.
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- Education
![Woman sits on the edge of a large rock at the top of a mountain looking out to the view](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/mountaintop.jpg?h=05331e90&itok=JeA0rcep)
Earth Day Celebration: Where in the World is the Forest Society Staff?
To celebrate Earth Day, the Forest Society staff shares their picks for their favorite places on Earth.