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Solar panels at The Rocks in a Christmas tree field surrounded by wildflowers in summer.

International Energy Agency Releases Net Zero Roadmap

Matt Leahy | September 24, 2023

The report is at once sobering; it notes that the path to hitting that target has narrowed.

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Advocacy,
Climate
A river runs through the forest.

Legislation Introduced in Congress to Enhance the Protection of the Connecticut River Watershed

Matt Leahy | August 28, 2023

The act proposes to establish a partnership among federal, state, local and private entities to promote conservation, restoration, education and recreation efforts in the important watershed.

A view through green leaves in a forest.

Legislation Introduced in U.S. Senate to Establish New Forest Conservation Program

Matt Leahy | August 23, 2023

The purpose of the program is to keep forests as forests through the use of conservation easements that purchase development rights from willing private and tribal landowners to prevent conversion to non-forest uses.

Forest Society Statement on Governor Sununu's Veto of HB142

Jack Savage | August 21, 2023

"It is too early for us to comment on what the future will be for low-grade wood markets but we will continue to work with our partners in the forestry community to assess our next steps," said Jack Savage, president of the Forest Society.

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Advocacy
Dry, dead grass with a dandelion growing among it.

Forest Advocate: Climate Change & Heat Waves

Matt Leahy | July 28, 2023

These extreme heat events are not rare anymore.

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Advocacy,
Climate
Hiker takes in the view of large boulders on the trail

Forest Advocate: Spending time outside can add years to your life

Matt Leahy | July 26, 2023

People have always intuitively felt better both physically and mentally after spending time in the outdoors.

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Advocacy
A green field on Tuckaway Farm.

NH Senate Committee Approves Agricultural Lands Protection Legislation

Matt Leahy | May 24, 2023

New Hampshire has a capable land trust community who have protected thousands of acres of NH farmland.

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Advocacy