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![Hypertherm employees pose by Grafton Pond.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/2024-06/GraftonPond_Hypertherm_5-10-24_RS.jpg?h=cd2a7045&itok=Hr5fHMQi)
Summer Approaches, One Volunteer Work Day at a Time!
The pre-hiking season kicks off with a series of volunteer work days as the Forest Society races to prepare for the summer visitors.
![Heavy machine picks up granite step for the trail.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/2024-06/MtMajor_phaseII_granitestepswithTown4Trails_photoAnnaBerry_6-12-24_SQ.png?h=cd2a7045&itok=2F-4o4lu)
Trail Work Project on Track at Mount Major
The Forest Society’s sustainable trail work continues at Mount Major this month and is on track to be completed by mid-August.
![The text says What's Wrong with this tree?! and the photo shows a yellowing pine.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/2024-06/wwwtt_pinecast_2024.jpg?h=57024e64&itok=JJlBBQUn)
Forestry Focus: What's Wrong With This Tree?!
This June we’re seeing a dramatic “browning” of white pine needles across the region, and many people have been asking what could be creating this change.
- Tags:
- Forestry,
- Working Forests,
- Climate
![Jennings Forest as seen from above in spring with thunder clouds.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/2024-06/JenningsForestExpansionII_photoRyanSmith_6-7-24.jpg?h=ddb1ad0c&itok=f4Ow0ec_)
Elisabeth Maley, Daughter of Ellen Jennings, Donates 314-Acre Addition to Jennings Forest in New Durham
Jennings Forest expands with a gift of land from Elisabeth Maley.
- Tags:
- Land Conservation,
- Wildlife,
- Recreation
![Matt and Donovan pose outside behind a rock wall.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/2024-06/staff_DonovanandMatthewoutside_2024.jpg?h=c3c25ece&itok=Gsd3cApm)
Meet our Seasonal Staff Members
With so much to accomplish during our field season, we're lucky to have their experience and expertise contributing to our work.
- Tags:
- Forestry,
- Stewardship,
- Recreation
![A view of Lane River in spring as it flows through South Sutton.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/2024-06/SW_troutaremadeoftrees_windingbrook_photoJessicaHuntcourtesyNHPR_5-24.jpg?h=c439aaf5&itok=yXl9e-g1)
Something Wild: Trout are Made of Trees
"What I think is so cool about this one spot here is it illustrates how important diversity is in our stream systems, just in terms of the flow of the water, the size of the rocks or the sand, and how it creates the habitat for fish and insects in the stream." - John Magee
- Tags:
- Something Wild,
- Wildlife
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Forest Advocate: Proposed Farm Bill Reauthorization Contains New Forest Conservation Program
The Forest Society strongly supports the inclusion of FCEP in the next Farm Bill.
- Tags:
- Advocacy,
- Climate,
- Land Conservation
![A spring bud at Mt Major.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/2024-05/085%20KateWilcox%20SPNHF%2004-19-24%20Mt%20Major%20Cleanup-%200702_.jpg?h=790be497&itok=gzwPwsd4)
Forest Advocate: Learn the Latest on NH's Climate Action Plan
Two upcoming virtual community events to share updates on our state's Climate Action Plan.