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Forest Society's Wendy Weisiger, Wins Granite State Forester of the Year

February 21, 2025

At last week's Granite State Division NESAF meeting, the Forest Society's Managing Forester is honored for her successful and dedicated career in New Hampshire's forestry community. 

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Something Wild: "Why are blue jays eating paint off my house?"

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt | February 21, 2025

In an all new Something Wild, the team embarks on an investigation into what is causing blue jays to dine on an unusual (but maybe tasty?) snack. 

The Mount Washington Observatory on an icy morning.

Rain on Snow Research Hopes to Understand Changing Northeast Weather Patterns

Sophie Oehler | February 19, 2025

Mount Washington Observatory Weather Observer, Charlie Peachy, joins the Forest Society to discuss his research on Rain on Snow events, a winter weather phenomenon that New England is becoming all too familiar with. 

Tags:
Climate
A small fowl bird walks across a gravel path.

Something Wild: Meet NH's most elusive bird

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt | February 19, 2025

You've heard of the ruffed grouse, but now get ready to meet its much more elusive, but "more audacious" cousin: the spruce grouse. 

A snowy forest at sunrise

Forest Journal: Tree Hugging - Everyone should have a favorite tree

Dave Anderson | February 19, 2025

The Forest Society's Dave Anderson gives us a tour of his woodlot through his all time favorite trees, showing us that sometimes it's important to see the forest for the trees. 

A woman with a blue backpack hikes over a rocky alpine trail.

Forest Journal: The unique ecosystem of the Alpine zone piques researchers' interests

Sophie Oehler | February 4, 2025

In January's Forest Journal, embark on a research journey with New England scientists as they discover just how resilient New England's Alpine zones are. 

A winter logging trail covered in ice and snow.

Forestry Friday: Changing Winters, Evolving Strategies in Forest Winter Operations

Ben Aldrich | January 29, 2025

Field Forester, Ben Aldrich, dives into the many ways a changing climate impacts forest management operations and how foresters are learning to adapt to the new winter weather patterns. 

Tags:
Forestry,
Climate
A staff photo of Kristine Arey.

The Forest Society Welcomes a New Program Director at The Rocks

January 29, 2025

Welcome Kristine Arey to the Forest Society team!