Bringing new land into our care and stewardship involves a process that includes a determination of whether the mechanism will be a full fee acquisition by the Forest Society or a conservation easement; negotiation of a purchase or donation; a fundraising period to secure support for both near-term costs and long-term stewardship and legal defense; and finally the transfer of title. And then, our stewardship begins, with the drafting and implementation of management plans, annual monitoring of conservation easements, recreational infrastructure maintenance and improvements, habitat management and restoration, and, often, timber management. See our recent accomplishments here.
Stretching across four peaks at the northern end of Nubanusit Lake, the Nelson Highlands Forest encompasses 650 acres and forms a critical link in a larger network of conserved lands connecting Mount Monadnock to Mount Sunapee and beyond.
We have an opportunity to add another 122 acres on the flank of Green Mountain, connecting High Watch Preserve with conserved lands along the Ossipee River. Protecting this land would strengthen an important wildlife corridor, help safeguard local water resources and scenic views of Green Mountain, and expand opportunities for pedestrian public access.
Because owners do not always have the capacity to donate their land or conservation easements, sometimes the Forest Society has to purchase land or conservation easements, at times quickly, in order to protect a property’s exceptional natural resources. The Land Action Fund provides funding to accomplish these important projects.
We're excited to share the good news about recently completed land protection projects that were accomplished with your generous support.
