Forest Society Blog - News & Features

NH Congressional Delegation Calls for Transparency in Pipeline Permitting

January 15, 2015

In response to concerns from New Hampshire residents, U.S. Senators Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Representatives Annie Kuster (D-NH) and Frank Guinta (R-NH) are calling for an open and transparent process before any final decision is made regarding the route for Kinder Morgan’s proposed Northeast Energy Direct Project.

Beavers Help Environment, But Conflicts with Humans Can Arise

January 13, 2015

"I think of them as great little wildlife managers," said Dave Anderson, a naturalist and director of education at the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests. Beaver is a "keystone species," Anderson said. "If we were to eliminate their activity, we'd lose wetlands that are critical habitats."

Electric Prices Fall Despite Predictions

January 12, 2015

ISO New England, which operates the regional power grid, said preliminary numbers for December indicate the wholesale price of electricity and natural gas were both down more than 50 percent compared to the same month a year ago. Total electricity usage across New England in December was down about 5 percent compared to a year ago, the grid operator said.

Antrim Wind Returns

January 9, 2015

A proposed wind farm in the Monadnock Region is resubmitting its application to the state. Almost two years ago regulators rejected the project. Portsmouth-based developer Aeolian Renewables wants to build nine wind turbines on a ridge in the town of Antrim that would generate slightly less than 30 megawatts.