Forest Society Blog - News & Features

“The survival and subsequent care of the trees at the Tom Rush Forest chestnut orchard has been exemplary,” notes TACF Director of Regional Programs Kendra Collins. “It’s so wonderful to see the trees thrive through the implementation of best management practices and regular care by the volunteers.” 

This June we’re seeing a dramatic “browning” of white pine needles across the region, and many people have been asking what could be creating this change. 

With so much to accomplish during our field season, we're lucky to have their experience and expertise contributing to our work.

We urge you to contact the USFS to ask the agency to continue the long-term and peer-reviewed research at both these centers.

The only place you can find them in New England is in certain vernal pools with cold, deep, clean water.

The harvest is taking place in a portion of less than 500 acres located on the southern portion of the larger protected forest.

In this Forestry Friday, the forestry team takes a trip to the Gardener Forest in Hollis to check in on a population of a rare species of milkweed. (Photo: Sophie Oehler)

A partnership between groups and agencies helped prevent the New England cottontail from being listed in the Endangered Species Act.