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![Sophie Oehler reads at the Forest Society.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/FN_SophieOehlerreading_annaberry_2-1-23.jpg?h=31125640&itok=snLwcUWp)
Sophie Suggests: Picture Books
If you're looking for some nature themed picture books to share with your young naturalist, look no further than this month's installation of Sophie Suggests!
- Tags:
- Education
![A bee in pollen on a flower.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/Nevin_Cullen_Andrenaerythronii.jpeg?h=ddb1ad0c&itok=aPElVsb-)
Forestry Friday: Why Bees Need Forests Too
A new study estimates that one-third of our native bees in the northeast are forest specialists, taking advantage of the nectar and pollen produced by trees and spring ephemerals in the forest understory.
![Colleen stands near a bridge on her property.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/NHTOA_TreeFarmeroftheYear2023_ColleenONeill%2520at%2520bridge-2_courtesyNHTOA.jpg?h=251f1c17&itok=jSRX8Y5a)
2023 Tree Farmer of the Year: Colleen O'Neill
Langwood Tree Farm has participated in the N.H. Tree Farm program since 1979
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- Working Forests,
- Forestry
![Looking out to a snowy field from an open glass door](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/fj1.jpg?h=59e29f30&itok=4JgXtTTc)
Forest Journal: A Fond and Feathered Farewell from Grandfather's Birds
After the passing of her Grandfather, Sophie Oehler reflects on birds and their meanings during our grieving process.
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- Wildlife,
- Forest Journal
![Dark, thickened stripes between leaf veins are early signs.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/FF_beechleafdisease_earlysigns_courtesyJimChatfieldOSUextension_2023.jpg?h=3b5d1417&itok=SInbbRCQ)
Forestry Friday: Watching for Beech Leaf Disease
Our foresters share what they learned at a NE meeting of foresters.
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- Forestry,
- Working Forests
![Participants at the SAF regional conference walk at Heald Tract on a snowy path in Wilton.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/FF_20230316_100313_GabeRoxby.jpg?h=a6a9b101&itok=wV4xMtz_)
Forestry Friday: Foresters Host Field Trip at Heald Tract
It was a great way to learn about the latest forestry research and network with our colleagues.
- Tags:
- Forestry,
- Working Forests
![A view from above the Cole conservation easement in Cornish.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/Cole%2520Property_DJI_0590_RyanSmith_RS_10-2022_0.jpg?h=f7d9296c&itok=6IzlXlJg)
Tradition of Generosity and Conservation Continues at Yatsevitch Forest
The conservation easement now fully encompasses the rich forest habitat in the area.
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- Land Conservation,
- Wildlife
![View of the NH capitol from the Conservation Center in East Concord](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/NH_State_House_Capitol_Winter_Deckview_20181220_ELord-0931_830px.jpg?h=25061769&itok=MOwAK409)
Forest Advocate: House Committee Delays Final Vote on NH Energy Site Evaluation Committee Legislation
We will re-engage on the bill when the Committee takes up the bill again in September.