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The Mount Washington Observatory on an icy morning.

Rain on Snow Research Hopes to Understand Changing Northeast Weather Patterns

Sophie Oehler | February 19, 2025

Mount Washington Observatory Weather Observer, Charlie Peachy, joins the Forest Society to discuss his research on Rain on Snow events, a winter weather phenomenon that New England is becoming all too familiar with. 

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Climate
A woman with a blue backpack hikes over a rocky alpine trail.

Forest Journal: The unique ecosystem of the Alpine zone piques researchers' interests

Sophie Oehler | February 4, 2025

In January's Forest Journal, embark on a research journey with New England scientists as they discover just how resilient New England's Alpine zones are. 

A winter logging trail covered in ice and snow.

Forestry Friday: Changing Winters, Evolving Strategies in Forest Winter Operations

Ben Aldrich | January 29, 2025

Field Forester, Ben Aldrich, dives into the many ways a changing climate impacts forest management operations and how foresters are learning to adapt to the new winter weather patterns. 

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Forestry,
Climate
Campton Bog as seen from above.

Forest Society Celebrates LCHIP Awards to Expand Morse Preserve and Protect Campton Bog

December 9, 2024

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. 

View looking west upriver at I-93 bridge over Merrimack River in soft, pink morning light on wide, placid river in Concord, NH

The Nature Conservancy Hosts Community Conversation on Merrimack River Watershed

November 21, 2024

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

View through the alder branches on the floodplain forest

Forest Advocate: UNH Survey Center Climate Change Poll

Matt Leahy | October 29, 2024

One notable findings from the poll: six in 10 New Hampshire residents feel that climate change is happening now and is caused mainly by human activities.

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Climate,
Advocacy
Fall views from Johnson-Clark forest.

Forest Advocate: Comprehensive Climate Action Plan for NH

Matt Leahy | October 29, 2024

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services will be holding two public events in December to update the public about the development of the New Hampshire Comprehensive Climate Action Plan program.

Tags:
Climate,
Advocacy
A bird's-eye view from above of Cascade Hill Forest in summer.

Forest Notes: New Hampshire Wetlands: Key to Climate Resilience, Threatened by Human Activity

Dennis McFadden | October 24, 2024

Celebrating the subtle beauty and ecological signficance of New Hampshire's wetlands.