Forest Society Celebrates Conservation of Upper Merrimack River Oxbow
Join the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests on Wednesday, September 22 to celebrate the conservation of the Upper Merrimack River Oxbow. The event will take place at 11 am in Canterbury.
The Town of Canterbury, the New Hampshire Department of Fish and Game, and the Forest Society partnered with the New Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP), National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) to ensure the conservation of these 294 acres along the Merrimack River.
The land is prized for its scenic forested shoreline, unusual sand plains, and dramatic river bluffs. The “Muchyedo Banks,” a pair of 60- to 80-foot high sand banks that rise from the river, are the property’s most stunning landmarks. The land has also been enjoyed by the residents of Canterbury and neighboring communities for hiking, snowshoeing, fishing, and hunting.
For more information or to register for the event, email kmrose@forestsociety.org or call 603-224-9945.
Founded in 1901, the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests is the state’s oldest and largest non-profit land conservation organization. Supported by 10,000 families and businesses, the Forest Society’s mission is to perpetuate the state’s forests by promoting land conservation and sustainable forestry. For more information, visit www.forestsociety.org.