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![A group including the Tree Farmers of the Year walks down a leafy path.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/NH%2520Tree%2520Farm%2520of%2520the%2520Year%2520courtesy%2520NH%2520Tree%2520Farm%25201-21.jpg?h=6eb229a4&itok=UMA-YcUQ)
NH Tree Farm Program announces 2021 Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year
The N.H. Tree Farm Program has announced that Charles and Mabel Niebling of Boscawen have been named the 2021 Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year.
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- Working Forests,
- Membership
![View looking west upriver at I-93 bridge over Merrimack River in soft, pink morning light on wide, placid river in Concord, NH](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/Merrimack%2520River%252C%2520EK%2520photo%25209-27-20%2520RESIZED.jpg?h=707772c7&itok=ZLVetnS7)
A New Way to See the Merrimack Watershed
Thanks to the Clean Water Act of 1972, the Merrimack has been cleaned up considerably over the last 50 years. But there is still work to be done.
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- Clean Water,
- Wildlife
![A red crossbill sits on a branch.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/bird-%2520red%2520crossbill%2520curvirostra-pixabay%2520publicdomainimages.jpg?h=7d5f15aa&itok=drU91Vjh)
Something Wild: Winter Finch Forecast
Each year, bird enthusiasts across North America eagerly await the Winter Finch Forecast.
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- Wildlife,
- Something Wild
![A northern harrier in flight.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/harrier%2520small.jpg?h=a4db0f73&itok=i-aJ0Eao)
Something Wild: Flying Under the Radar
Sometimes called a Marsh Hawk, the northern harrier is currently one the rarest birds of prey nesting in the Granite State.
- Tags:
- Wildlife,
- Land Conservation,
- Something Wild
![Masked members of the Forest Society's conservation corps gather.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/masked%2520conservation%2520corps%2520ii.jpg?h=140dfee3&itok=wsU_yjIC)
Together, we made it through 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.
- Tags:
- Clean Water,
- Wildlife
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Chestnut Orchard Volunteers Recognized for Service
Forest Society volunteers were honored with 2020 Spirit of New Hampshire awards, presented by Volunteer NH.
- Tags:
- Volunteers,
- Stewardship
![View of the NH capitol from the Conservation Center in East Concord](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/NH_State_House_Capitol_Winter_Deckview_20181220_ELord-0931_830px.jpg?h=25061769&itok=MOwAK409)
2022 Legislative Session Outlook
Although the New Hampshire Legislature convenes for its 168th Session on January 5, 2022, its work actually begins in November and December of 2020.
![A family carries a freshly cut Christmas tree in from the fields at The Rocks.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/Rocks%2520tree%2520carrying%2520RS%252012-2020.jpg?h=c4bb3a06&itok=jQLbMQ9A)
Forest Journal: The season to celebrate firs
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.
- Tags:
- The Rocks