Land Conservation

The Forest Society is New Hampshire's largest and oldest land trust. Visit this page to explore stories related to land conservation in New Hampshire.

Protecting New Hampshire's landscapes has been the driving force behind the Forest Society since it began in 1901. Our land conservation ethic is deeply rooted in protecting the state's most important landscapes while promoting the wise use of its renewable natural resources. Maintaining this balance has made the Forest Society one of the most effective land conservation organizations in the country, partnering with public agencies, communities, and private landowners to protect over one million acres in our first century.

In 1923, the Forest Society led a campaign to purchase 6,000 acres in Franconia Notch, including the Old Man of the Mountain, the Flume, the Basin, and two mountain lakes.

Here are a few ways you can help us protect our state's natural places in honor of Earth Day on Saturday, April 22.

The conservation easement now fully encompasses the rich forest habitat in the area.

The couple donated a conservation easement on the last 40 acres in their ownership to the Forest Society.

Despite frigid temperatures, the group toasted the achievement with hot chocolate and explored the newly protected land on foot.

The Bonk-Trowbridge family generously donated the conservation easement and will retain ownership of the land.

The lecture series honors the environmental and scholarly legacies of Hillsborough residents Annette and William Cottrell, as well as that of New Hampshire’s first research forester, Henry Ives Baldwin.

We've welcomed a few new faces to the Forest Society over the past few months and we're excited to introduce them to you.