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Action Alert: Legislation targets conservation easements

Matt Leahy | February 22, 2021

Update on the House Judiciary Committee's hearing on HB 82.

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Advocacy
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Acclaimed Cottrell-Baldwin Environmental Lecture Series Starts in March

Anna Berry | February 22, 2021

The annual series has moved online this year, with experts exploring topics ranging from restoring wildlife habitat to foraging for edible native plants.

The covers of two books, including "black nature" sit on a table.

May We Recommend... Black History Month Edition

Anna Berry | February 19, 2021

Read and watch with the Forest Society to learn more about Black history this month — and all year long.

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Recreation
various pieces of hardwood cordwood piled, red maple leaf on top

Forest Journal: Wood Warms You Twice — At Least

Dave Anderson | February 16, 2021

There’s a comforting quality to homegrown wood heat — flickering flames — whether it’s a backyard campfire or for home heating.

ice builds-up on crab apple branches

Something Wild: Bend But Don't Break - How Trees Survive Northern Winters

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Emily Quirk | February 12, 2021

When winter precipitation includes heavy wet snow or ice storms bring freezing rain, trees must endure the weather conditions. Some are better adapted than others and coping strategies vary by tree species.

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Action Alert: Legislation Targets LCHIP’s Dedicated Fund

Matt Leahy | February 12, 2021

Take action to oppose HB 621 by contacting the House Ways and Means Committee.

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Advocacy
Tom Howe poses in the forest outside of the Conservation Center.

Remembering Our Colleague

Jack Savage | February 2, 2021

It is clear that Tom’s life and work led him to influence as many people as the acres he helped conserve.

Tom Howe

Reflections on Tom Howe

Jack Savage, Charlie Bridges | January 28, 2021

A remembrance of Tom Howe from Forest Society trustee Charlie Bridges.