Forest Society Blog - News & Features

A northern harrier in flight.

Something Wild: Flying Under the Radar

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Emily Quirk
January 5, 2021

Sometimes called a Marsh Hawk, the northern harrier is currently one the rarest birds of prey nesting in the Granite State.

Wildlife
Land Conservation
Masked members of the Forest Society's conservation corps gather.

Together, we made it through 2020

Anna Berry
December 31, 2020

We hope you’ll take a few minutes to view a short slideshow of some highlights from our year of conserving, enjoying and caring for forests.

Land Conservation
Clean Water
Wildlife

Cold is Cool IF You're Prepared! A Guide to Winter Hiking & Recreation

Anna Berry
December 10, 2020

A guide to plowed Forest Society reservations so you can recreate responsibly this winter.

Recreation
Land Conservation

Chestnut Orchard Volunteers Recognized for Service

Anna Berry
December 10, 2020

Forest Society volunteers were honored with 2020 Spirit of New Hampshire awards, presented by Volunteer NH.

Volunteers
Stewardship
View of the NH capitol from the Conservation Center in East Concord

2021 Legislative Session Outlook

Matt Leahy
December 9, 2020

Although the New Hampshire Legislature convenes for its 167th Session on January 6, 2021, its work actually begins in November and December of 2020.

Advocacy
A family carries a freshly cut Christmas tree in from the fields at The Rocks.

Forest Journal: The season to celebrate firs

Anna Berry
December 7, 2020

Here in northern New England, Fir trees thrive in the cool, moist climate, and there are some 500 Christmas tree farms across our two states.

The Rocks
Rows of green fir trees grow in fields at The Rocks

Christmas Tree Farms Are The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Emily Quirk
December 4, 2020

This time of year, you're likely to see cars and pickup trucks heading home on the highways with fresh-cut Christmas trees tied to roofs or in the truck beds. Fraser firs, Korean firs, Balsam firs, and Spruce (ouch!)...

Wildlife
The Rocks
Fly fishing Ammonoosuc River Forest Project SPNHF

Press Release: Forest Society Protects 1.8 Miles Along the Ammonoosuc River in Bethlehem

December 2, 2020

The new reservation, called the Ammonoosuc River Forest, abuts the White Mountain National Forest.

Land Conservation
A mask-clad hiker pauses at the trailhead at Mount Major.

Forest Notes: Tending to Mount Major’s Trails

Wendy Weisiger
December 2, 2020

In 2013, the Forest Society launched the “Everybody Hikes Mount Major” campaign to protect the trails and land surrounding Mount Major Reservation in Alton.

Mount Major
Stewardship
Recreation