Forest Society Blog - News & Features

A row of Christmas trees under freshly fallen snow at The Rocks. (Photo: Ryan Smith)

Union Leader: Search for perfect Christmas tree leads to Bethlehem

November 25, 2021

Tags:: The Rocks

A bend in the Merrimack river lined with green trees from Stillhouse Forest.

Stillhouse Forest Addition, Northfield

November 24, 2021

Tags:: Land Conservation

A snowy owl pauses on the ground in winter.

Something Wild: Keep An Eye Out for Rough-Legged Hawks

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt | November 23, 2021

Rough-legged hawks fly 2000 miles from Nunavik to New Hampshire to winter here- keep an eye out for them!

Tags:: Wildlife

Dijit Taylor, Executive Director of LCHIP Standing next to Brian Hotz VP of Land Conservation holding a LCHIP sign between them

Dijit Taylor, LCHIP’s Executive Director, to Retire in December

Matt Leahy | November 23, 2021

The program's $35 million investment has helped permanently conserve 53,307 acres of land and preserve 177 historic buildings.

Tags:: Advocacy

A couple poses with their infant and their fresh-cut Christmas tree at The Rocks.

No Shortage: If You Want a Natural Christmas Tree, You Will Find One, Say Growers

November 23, 2021

There are plenty of locally-grown Christmas trees at local farms.

Tags:: The Rocks,; Working Forests

Morse Preserve Additions

November 19, 2021

Helping to measure Christmas trees at the Rocks in Bethlehem, New Hampshire

Volunteer at The Rocks

Carrie Deegan | November 17, 2021

Get a jumpstart into the holiday spirit by volunteering!

Tags:: The Rocks

Two hunters in blaze orange clothing in NH autumn woodland scene

It's Hunting Season

Dave Anderson | November 16, 2021

The presence of hunters can offend or even frighten some hikers unaccustomed to hunting activity.

Tags:: Recreation,; Wildlife