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Harvest landing with skidder and logger next to pile of low grade wood

Update: NH House of Representatives Approves Low-Grade Wood Study Commission Legislation

Matt Leahy | February 20, 2022

The Forest Society testified in support of House Bill 1005, legislation that would establish the New Hampshire low-grade timber and wood emerging market commission

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Steve Junkin's evaporation set-up in his garage includes plastic buckets, propane tanks and more.

Forestry Friday: Sugar Season is Here

Steven Junkin | February 18, 2022

Maple sugaring season is here. So when is it time to tap? Its not always the first day above freezing it turns out.

Fields at sunset at Emery Farm in Durham, New Hampshire

Legislature Considers Bills to Address New Hampshire’s Solid Waste Disposal Challenges

Matt Leahy | January 28, 2022

The Forest Society supports two bills addressing how the state disposes of trash.

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Low grade wood biomass harvest pile at landing with red forwarder moving wood

Forest Society Lends to Support to Low-Grade Wood Study Commission Legislation

Matt Leahy | January 28, 2022

We encourage you to contact the Committee on Resources, Recreation and Development in support of HB 1005.

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Huge log pile on landing in background with people in colorful winter parkas in foreground on timber landing in Lempster on Jan 22, 2022

Behind the Scenes at a Timber Harvest

Dave Anderson | January 25, 2022

The Forest Society recently hosted a public timber harvest tour on Silver Mountain.

NH State Capital Building on gray snowy day

Legislation Proposes Detrimental Changes to the New Hampshire Site Evaluation Committee Law

Matt Leahy | January 23, 2022

The Science, Technology and Energy Committee has not yet announced when it will vote on the bill but we would encourage readers to email the Committee to express opposition.

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Bobcat walking through snow shadows on trees on snow

Interested in working for wildlife?

Matt Leahy | January 19, 2022

Join the NH Coverts Project to become a volunteer steward for wildlife and forests.

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

Legislation proposes detrimental changes to the New Hampshire Site Evaluation Committee law

Matt Leahy | January 14, 2022

Register your opposition to HB 1611 before the January 18 public hearing.

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