Forest Society Blog - News & Features

A new report confirms what many Granite Staters already know: New Hampshire’s forests, farms, and waters are essential infrastructure. The Benefits of New Hampshire’s Open Space shows how conserved lands support a $3.9 billion recreation economy, protect clean water, and power thousands of local jobs — underscoring the urgent need to invest in these lands for a healthy, resilient future.

The Forest Society was awarded $250,000 to help purchase 375 acres in Alton that will expand the Evelyn H. and Albert D. Morse, Sr. Preserve. The Forest Society was also awarded $197,000 to conserve 454 acres encompassing much of Campton Bog in Campton and Rumney. 

In December, TNC will hold a community conversation about the Merrimack River Watershed Conservation Plan Project in Manchester.

This historic legislation established a dedicated and permanent means for the conservation and protection of America’s irreplaceable natural, historic, cultural, and outdoor sites, including essential watersheds, open spaces, parks, trails and more.

We are hopeful that the passage of the bill into law marks a significant step forward to address the environmental contamination and public health consequences from PFAS. 

NH DES announced it will begin the planning and drafting of the CCAP at two kickoff events in September.

“We want people to get excited about turtles” says Matt Patterson. “Turtles are so important and amazing…we talk about turtles that can climb trees, and turtles that can sprint 15 miles an hour.”

Bob and Binney Wells, Hopkinton residents since 1971, have long been interested in land conservation. In 1984, they donated a conservation easement to the Forest Society that protected 119 acres in Hopkinton/Henniker. But that was just the beginning.