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Stand Up For Forests
The Forest Society is part of the Northeast Forest Network (NFN), a coalition of organizations from across New England and New York who share a common mission of forest conservation, combating climate change, protecting clean air and water, and enhancing wildlife habitats.
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Forest Society Comments on NH Forest Action Plan
The Forest Society recently submitted comments to the NH Division of Forests and Lands regarding the proposed 2020 New Hampshire Forest Action Plan, a 10-year strategic plan for New Hampshire's forests.
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Draft 2020 NH Forest Action Plan Available for Public Comment
The Forest Action Plan provides a comprehensive assessment of the condition of our state’s forests, their challenges and needs, and strategies for conserving these forested landscapes while enhancing the benefits we receive from them.
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Federal Legislation Aims to Keep Working Forests as Forests
If enacted, the Forest Incentives Program Act will be one important tool forest landowners can use to sustainably manage their lands.
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- Working Forests,
- Climate
Public Hearing Scheduled on Nash Stream State Forest ATV Trail
Raise your voice if you have concerns about future use of the Nash Stream Forest by August 20.
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- Land Conservation
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New State Forester Nomination
Contact your Executive Councilor in support of the nomination of Patrick Hackley as the next NH State Forester.
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- Working Forests,
- Advocacy
U.S. House approves Great American Outdoors Act
In an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote, the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday approved the Great American Outdoors Act.
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- Recreation
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U.S. Senate Approves Milestone LWCF Legislation
In an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote, the U.S. Senate recently approved the Great American Outdoors Act.
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