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Something Wild: Winter Finch Forecast
Each year, bird enthusiasts across North America eagerly await the Winter Finch Forecast.
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- Wildlife,
- Something Wild
![A northern harrier in flight.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/harrier%2520small.jpg?h=a4db0f73&itok=i-aJ0Eao)
Something Wild: Flying Under the Radar
Sometimes called a Marsh Hawk, the northern harrier is currently one the rarest birds of prey nesting in the Granite State.
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- Wildlife,
- Land Conservation,
- Something Wild
![Masked members of the Forest Society's conservation corps gather.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/masked%2520conservation%2520corps%2520ii.jpg?h=140dfee3&itok=wsU_yjIC)
Together, we made it through 2020
We hope you’ll take a few minutes to view a short slideshow of some highlights from our year of conserving, enjoying and caring for forests.
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- Clean Water,
- Wildlife
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Chestnut Orchard Volunteers Recognized for Service
Forest Society volunteers were honored with 2020 Spirit of New Hampshire awards, presented by Volunteer NH.
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- Volunteers,
- Stewardship
![View of the NH capitol from the Conservation Center in East Concord](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/NH_State_House_Capitol_Winter_Deckview_20181220_ELord-0931_830px.jpg?h=25061769&itok=MOwAK409)
2022 Legislative Session Outlook
Although the New Hampshire Legislature convenes for its 168th Session on January 5, 2022, its work actually begins in November and December of 2020.
![A family carries a freshly cut Christmas tree in from the fields at The Rocks.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/Rocks%2520tree%2520carrying%2520RS%252012-2020.jpg?h=c4bb3a06&itok=jQLbMQ9A)
Forest Journal: The season to celebrate firs
Here in northern New England, Fir trees thrive in the cool, moist climate, and there are some 500 Christmas tree farms across our two states.
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- The Rocks
![Rows of green fir trees grow in fields at The Rocks](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/Rocks%2520panorama%2520resized.%2520Photo%2520AB.jpg?h=82f92a78&itok=HCPejvMs)
Something Wild: Christmas Tree Farms Are The Gift That Keeps on Giving
This time of year, you're likely to see cars and pickup trucks heading home on the highways with fresh-cut Christmas trees tied to roofs or in the truck beds. Fraser firs, Korean firs, Balsam firs, and Spruce (ouch!)...
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- Wildlife,
- The Rocks,
- Something Wild