The purpose of the program is to keep forests as forests through the use of conservation easements that purchase development rights from willing private and tribal landowners to prevent conversion to non-forest uses.

The act proposes to establish a partnership among federal, state, local and private entities to promote conservation, restoration, education and recreation efforts in the important watershed.

"It is too early for us to comment on what the future will be for low-grade wood markets but we will continue to work with our partners in the forestry community to assess our next steps," said Jack Savage, president of the Forest Society.

These extreme heat events are not rare anymore.

People have always intuitively felt better both physically and mentally after spending time in the outdoors.

The New Hampshire Legislature recently wrapped up its busy 2023 session. Here is a recap of the priority issues and bills this session for the Forest Society.

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

New Hampshire has a capable land trust community who have protected thousands of acres of NH farmland.

In opposing Northern Pass, the Forest Society did not take a position on the concept of importing additional large scale hydro power coming down out of Canada.