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Trees stand in a forest conservation easement.

Federal Legislation Aims to Keep Working Forests as Forests

Matt Leahy | September 24, 2020

If enacted, the Forest Incentives Program Act will be one important tool forest landowners can use to sustainably manage their lands.

green trees and forest surrounding parted view of foggy distant green mountains

Public Hearing Scheduled on Nash Stream State Forest ATV Trail

Matt Leahy | August 17, 2020

Raise your voice if you have concerns about future use of the Nash Stream Forest by August 20.

Young evergreen tree growth with scruby bushy undergrowth distant view background

New State Forester Nomination

Matt Leahy | August 17, 2020

Contact your Executive Councilor in support of the nomination of Patrick Hackley as the next NH State Forester.

A river flows past the Moose Mountains.

U.S. House approves Great American Outdoors Act

Matt Leahy | July 23, 2020

In an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote, the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday approved the Great American Outdoors Act.

A panorama of Lake Winnipesaukee in the summer as seen from the top of Mount Major.

U.S. Senate Approves Milestone LWCF Legislation

Matt Leahy | June 18, 2020

In an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote, the U.S. Senate recently approved the Great American Outdoors Act.

A view of a lake in summer sunshine with a sailboat on the water.

Momentum Builds in Support of the Great American Outdoors Act

Matt Leahy | June 15, 2020

The Forest Society joins a broad coalition of groups calling for Congress to pass the Great American Outdoors Act.

Forestry tools including gloves and a timber jack are organized on the ground.

Governor Defines Forestry and Agricultural Workers as Essential

Matt Leahy | March 26, 2020

The Governor's decision to allow those employed in the forest products sector to continue to work will help the state recover from the damaging effects of the pandemic.