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Forest Advocate: Updates on Management of the CT Lakes Headwaters Forest

Matt Leahy | April 18, 2024

As the holder of the conservation easement on the Connecticut Lakes property, the State has a duty to enforce the terms of the easement. 

Part of Massabesic Lake is covered in ice with geese on the open water.

Something Wild: Lake ice is more than just frozen water

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt | March 27, 2024

Ice acts as an insulator, reflecting sunlight so water at the bottom stays dark and cold. 

A male eastern bluebird poses in rust throat, white belly and blue back breeding plumage

Forest Journal: The Bluebirds of Happiness

Dave Anderson | March 11, 2024

Wintering in NH helps bluebirds set up for early arrival of spring.  More bluebirds seem to be overwintering in New Hampshire for various reasons explained here.

Movie poster of older man in a red hat holding a photograph in front of text "Remember Winter"

"Remember Winter"? Gen Z Is Asking You To Try

Sophie Oehler | March 6, 2024

Young NH filmmaker, Gabriel Andrus reflects on the recent changes in New Hampshire's winter weather patterns in his new documentary, "Remember Winter." 

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Forest Advocate: Help Shape the State's Climate Action Plan Priorities

Matt Leahy | February 5, 2024

A community meeting will be held at the Conservation Center on Feb. 12 and the public is invited.

Forest Advocate Legislative Update: Current Use bill

Matt Leahy | January 30, 2024

The Ways and Means Committee will be meeting in early February to vote on the bill. 

View of Mount Washington from the Maple Villa Glade on Bartlett Mountain

Something Wild: The Fir Wave Phenomenon and Other Challenges in NH's White Mountains

Chris Martin, Dave Anderson, Jessica Hunt | January 26, 2024

Forests growing at New Hampshire’s highest elevations in the White Mountains experience the most extreme conditions in the Northeast.