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.

Forest Society Permanently Conserves 117 Acres in Grafton

March 18, 2020

The Moran easement puts in place one more piece of a puzzle in efforts by the Forest Society and its Q2C partners to build a continuous system of linked conservation lands protecting large blocks of land and allowing for the movement of plants and animals responding to a changing climate.

Land Conservation
Climate
Recreation

Cold is Cool

A graphic of a night sky over snow-covered trees that says Cold is Cool.

The Enduring Legacy of Paul Bofinger

Will Abbott, Dave Anderson
March 18, 2020

With the recent passing of 85-year-old Paul Bofinger, the State of New Hampshire lost a remarkable visionary, the Forest Society lost a former leader and others lost a valued mentor who had helped to shape the careers of leaders continuing to work in conservation-related fields of science, education, policy, forestry and philanthropy.

Forest Society History
Land Conservation
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Press Release: Lake Massabesic Shoreline Conserved

March 10, 2020

“The Forest Society has long recognized that one of the ways that our work protecting forests connects to people’s everyday lives is by providing clean drinking water,” said Jack Savage, president for the Forest Society.

Land Conservation
Clean Water
A river flows past the Moose Mountains.

Re-energized Effort to Fully Fund Land and Water Conservation Fund Emerges

Matt Leahy
March 10, 2020

The United States Senate will soon consider, possibly this week, the Great American Outdoors Act. If the legislation is ultimately signed into law, it will add to the growing impact the program has had on New Hampshire’s landscape.

Advocacy
Land Conservation
Clean Water
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Service With a Smile: Celebrating Those Who Make Conservation Happen

acrowley
February 8, 2020

For the last 27 years, the Forest Society has leaned on the assistance of community volunteers to monitor our conserved lands and help with special projects. Land Stewards form the backbone of our volunteer programs and are integral in meeting our mission.

Volunteers
Land Stewards
Land Conservation

Rising to the Occasion: How A Grassroots Effort Ultimately Defeated Northern Pass

Nancy Martland
January 30, 2020

There were so many acts of opposition, large and small, that wove a varied tapestry conveying the unmistakable message of resistance and tenacity.

Land Conservation
Advocacy
Northern Pass
A heart-shaped rock sits in the middle of a rock pile.

Show us some love in February!

Anna Berry
January 29, 2020

Support the Forest Society in February by voting online and we could win a grant from the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation's Community Matters More initiative. 

Land Conservation
Education

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Members Make the Difference

Our members make us what we are today — a unique blend of visionary land trust, balanced environmental advocate, and intelligent forestry association. It’s a winning combination — for New Hampshire’s beautiful landscapes, its caring people, and for the many generations to come.