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Students pose with shovels after planting trees

With hope for the future

Dave Anderson | April 18, 2022

With just one last remaining mature Mulberry tree clinging precariously to the steep north bank of the Merrimack River in Concord, Forest Society staff have long-wished to plant replacements at the Merrimack River Outdoor Education & Conservation Area.

NH State Capital Dome against blue sky, American and POW flag waving

Legislative Action Alert: NH Senate to Consider Bill on Solid Waste Landfill Rules

Matt Leahy | April 18, 2022

Please contact your state senator and ask them to support HB 1454!

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Advocacy
A yellow crocus pokes through the snow.

Forest Journal: Spring Rx provides natural and spiritual renewal

Dave Anderson | April 17, 2022

Renewal of life — birds and blossoms — provide solace in times of stress.

Carrie Deegan uses a shovel to fill the hole around the newly planted tree.

Forest Friday: Planting Trees This Spring?

Wendy Weisiger | April 15, 2022

Spring is the best time of year to plant trees so we thought now is a good time to share the basics of tree planting with you.

Long-time Christmas Tree Farmer, North Country Director Nigel Manley to Take on New Role with the Forest Society at The Rocks

Jack Savage | April 13, 2022

Manley will continue to work part-time for the Forest Society on a variety of programs.

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The Rocks
Rocks Director Nigel Manley stands in the middle of a row of trees.

Caledonian Record: Nigel Manley Retires As Forest Society Christmas Tree Farmer

April 13, 2022

Through the decades, Manley established a thriving operation with some 32,000 Christmas trees in the fields, has greeted thousands of families making the annual tradition to The Rocks to cut their own trees, and has developed a robust set of education programs,.

Ann and March Davis pose in front of their Tree Farm with their dog.

Woods Without Gile owners named NH Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year

Anna Berry | April 8, 2022

Ann and Marc Davis have been named New Hampshire’s 2022 Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year.