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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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- Advocacy,
- 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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- Advocacy,
- 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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- Advocacy,
- Recreation
![A panorama of Lake Winnipesaukee in the summer as seen from the top of Mount Major.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/MtMajor_Winnipesaukee_Panorama_20190424_Spring_ELord_Web.jpg?h=04e4fff1&itok=lU1_i5oZ)
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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- Advocacy,
- Recreation,
- Land Conservation
![A view of a lake in summer sunshine with a sailboat on the water.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/Lake%2520Massabesic%2520ABerry.jpg?h=e7dd9e34&itok=9KzOttQh)
Momentum Builds in Support of the Great American Outdoors Act
The Forest Society joins a broad coalition of groups calling for Congress to pass the Great American Outdoors Act.
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- Recreation,
- Advocacy
![Forestry tools including gloves and a timber jack are organized on the ground.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/Jones_workdaysupplies.jpg?h=0dfd79fe&itok=eBnrFt4y)
Governor Defines Forestry and Agricultural Workers as Essential
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.
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- Advocacy,
- Working Forests