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News

  • Legislation Introduced to Establish New Forest Conservation Program

    Matt Leahy
    May 24, 2023

    We encourage readers to contact Rep. Kuster to thank her for efforts on this legislation.

  • 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.

  • Forestry Field Trip to Learn More About Beech Leaf Disease

    Steven Junkin
    May 19, 2023

    Forest Society Foresters Wendy, Steve and Gabe all recently attended a field visit to Bear Brook State Park to see the beech leaf disease outbreak ...

Yatsevitch Forest Addition

Blow-Me-Down-Brook flows adjacent to the Forest Society's proposed addition at Yatsevitch Forest.
Blow-Me-Down-Brook flows adjacent to the Forest Society's proposed addition at Yatsevitch Forest. (Photo: Leah Hart)

Campaign Complete! Thank You!

For the Love of Forests, Yatsevitch Forest

The Forest Society has successfully expanded the beautiful Michael M. and Claudia Yatsevitch Forest in Cornish and Plainfield with a 164-acre addition in Plainfield. The acquisition was completed on December 9, 2021 and we are very grateful to the Yeaton Family as well as more than 100 donors and supporters.

This rolling mixed northern hardwood forest in the Upper Valley is known for sweet soils that support extraordinary plant diversity.

A map of the addition to Yatsevitch Forest.
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The addition lands, owned by the Yeaton family since 1968, protect forested frontage on Blow-me-down Brook as it meanders along Stage Road near the Hell Hollow village in Plainfield. The brook is a tributary of the Connecticut River and the subject of many works of art by the Cornish Colony artists.

The Yatsevitch Forest was first established in 1995 with an 800-acre land donation. This is the fourth addition to the reservation, bringing it to nearly 1,200 acres in Forest Society ownership, which is bordered by more than 700 acres held in conservation easements.

The majority of the expense of this project was supported through the generous donation of land by the landowner. With the help of gifts and pledges of more than 100 donors, the Forest Society successfully raised $50,000 to cover project expenses and stewardship costs. Any funds received in excess of the $50,000 goal were added to the reservation stewardship fund that supports the perpetual management of these lands. Thank you to all who have contributed!

(Last Update: 12-14-21)

A path through the woods at Yatsevitch Forest.
A path through the woods at Yatsevitch Forest. (Photo: Leah Hart)
Your donation will help us care for the Yatsevitch Forest in perpetuity.

 

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