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Legislature Considers Bills to Address New Hampshire’s Solid Waste Disposal Challenges

Matt Leahy | January 28, 2022

The Forest Society supports two bills addressing how the state disposes of trash.

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Forest Society Lends to Support to Low-Grade Wood Study Commission Legislation

Matt Leahy | January 28, 2022

We encourage you to contact the Committee on Resources, Recreation and Development in support of HB 1005.

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NH State Capital Building on gray snowy day

Legislation Proposes Detrimental Changes to the New Hampshire Site Evaluation Committee Law

Matt Leahy | January 23, 2022

The Science, Technology and Energy Committee has not yet announced when it will vote on the bill but we would encourage readers to email the Committee to express opposition.

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Bobcat walking through snow shadows on trees on snow

Interested in working for wildlife?

Matt Leahy | January 19, 2022

Join the NH Coverts Project to become a volunteer steward for wildlife and forests.

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View of the NH capitol from the Conservation Center in East Concord

Legislation proposes detrimental changes to the New Hampshire Site Evaluation Committee law

Matt Leahy | January 14, 2022

Register your opposition to HB 1611 before the January 18 public hearing.

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Robin sitting on winterberry holly bush in winter

Federal Infrastructure Legislation Funds Environmental Protection and Climate Change Efforts

Matt Leahy | December 20, 2021

Explaining the environmental and climate change related provisions in recently passed legislation.

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Climate
Pile of cut logs on snowy day next to conifer tree

Forest Society Registers Support for the BTU Act

Matt Leahy | December 17, 2021

Register your support for the BTU Act and thank Senator Shaheen and Senator Hassan for their support.

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NH State Capitol against grey winter sky

Legislative Outlook 2022

Matt Leahy | November 29, 2021

Issue areas that will be of interest to environmental protection and conservation stakeholders in New Hampshire in the upcoming legislative session.

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