Forest Society Blog - News & Features

Timber harvest landing skidder and pile of logs.

Governor Signs Bill Creating the New Hampshire Commission on Low-grade Timber and Wood Emerging Markets

Matt Leahy
June 30, 2022

Thank the bill’s sponsor for ensuring its passage.

Advocacy
Open green field with trees in background against blue sky

Governor Vetoes Legislation to Strengthen New Hampshire’s Solid Waste Landfill Siting Rules

Matt Leahy
June 30, 2022

The legislature will still have an opportunity to override the veto.

Advocacy
Flock of whooping crane's taking flight off beach.

U.S. House of Representatives Passes Recovering America’s Wildlife Act

Matt Leahy
June 30, 2022

Thank New Hampshire’s Congressional delegation for supporting this important legislation.

Advocacy
Two Kayakers on lake with fall hills in background

State of New Hampshire Looking for Director to Run the Office Outdoor Recreation Industry Development

Matt Leahy
June 26, 2022

Open position with the State of NH.

Advocacy
NH State House under a blue sky with wispy clouds

U.S. Senators Sign Letter in Support of Funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund

Matt Leahy
June 25, 2022

Both of New Hampshire’s Senators signed on in support.

Advocacy
Recipients stand holding their certificates.

CDFA announces $5M in tax credits to fund housing, affordable childcare and community revitalization

June 25, 2022

The Forest Society was one of the recipients of awards from the CDFA in tax credits.

The Rocks
A large group poses behind a pile of dirt with ceremonial shovels, in front of the soon to be renovated Carriage Barn.

Caledonian Record: Ground Breaks On Rocks Estate Renovations

June 24, 2022

Greeting the 60-some people attending, which included the construction and engineering team, Forest Society trustees and representatives, elected officials and representatives for the town of Bethlehem, was Jack Savage, president of the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests.

The Rocks
The group poses with golden shovels in front of a pile of dirt.

Forest Society Celebrates Groundbreaking at The Rocks

June 24, 2022

In addition to creating a welcoming natural and cultural history destination, the Forest Society’s investment at The Rocks will allow professional conservation staff serving the North Country to be based at The Rocks.

The Rocks
a snapping turtle snout protrudes above the water

The submersible lifestyle of aquatic turtles

Dave Anderson, Ellen Kenny
June 23, 2022

By latter June and for most of the summer, snapping turtles are aquatic, rarely leaving water.

Wildlife