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Long-time Christmas Tree Farmer, North Country Director Nigel Manley to Take on New Role with the Forest Society at The Rocks

Jack Savage | April 13, 2022

Manley will continue to work part-time for the Forest Society on a variety of programs.

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The Rocks
Rocks Director Nigel Manley stands in the middle of a row of trees.

Caledonian Record: Nigel Manley Retires As Forest Society Christmas Tree Farmer

April 13, 2022

Through the decades, Manley established a thriving operation with some 32,000 Christmas trees in the fields, has greeted thousands of families making the annual tradition to The Rocks to cut their own trees, and has developed a robust set of education programs,.

Ann and March Davis pose in front of their Tree Farm with their dog.

Woods Without Gile owners named NH Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year

Anna Berry | April 8, 2022

Ann and Marc Davis have been named New Hampshire’s 2022 Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year.

Four growing seasons after the timber harvest, white pine seedlings are abundant.

Forestry Friday: Before & After a Timber Harvest

April 8, 2022

The result, four growing seasons later, is an amazing carpet of white pine seedlings.

A spotted salamander in leaves.

A Big Night Coming

Anna Berry, Dave Anderson | April 7, 2022

With rain and warm temperatures in the forecast, tonight could be the big night in many regions of the state.

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Wildlife
The Forest Society sign at the entrance to the Conservation Center.

COVID-19 Updates

Anna Berry | April 1, 2022
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Recreation
Treetop view of NH State House dome in mist from a distance

Spring Legislative Update

Matt Leahy | March 29, 2022

An update on bills that the Forest Society is supporting in the 2022 legislative session.

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Advocacy
Water from stream trickle on green soft moss

U.S. Forest Services Releases Forests to Faucets 2.0

Matt Leahy | March 29, 2022

The Forest Service's Forest to Faucets program is a tool for understanding the role forests play in protecting the nation’s drinking water supplies.

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Advocacy,
Climate