Stewardship

Reservation Stewardship

The Reservation Stewardship Department is responsible for the management of the Forest Society’s fee-owned lands (over 58,000 acres, the Forest Society’s largest asset). These lands are managed with a vision that is focused on the future, ensuring the biological richness of the state while providing economic and social returns to the organization, its members, and the public.

A woman in a blue shirt holding hiking poles hikes towards a man looking out on a mountain vista.

4,500 Seedlings Planted, 87 Signs Made, and 24 Cubic Feet of Trash Cleared

Sophie Oehler
May 18, 2023

From sign making to tree planting, here all the great work our volunteers have helped us achieve.

Recreation
Stewardship
Three young people walk together at Monson Center reservation.

Help Keep New Hampshire Beautiful, Practice Leave No Trace

Matt Scaccia
May 15, 2023

It's the perfect time of year to remember what it means to recreate responsibly and help care for the resources we all enjoy.

Recreation
Stewardship
A volunteer at the summit of Mt Major with a black lab.

Union Leader: For Earth Day, volunteers removed trash from a treasured peak

April 26, 2023

With sweeping views of Lake Winnipesaukee and the White Mountains, including Mount Washington and trails for most skill and energy levels, Mt. Major is one of the most sought-after outdoor attractions in southern New Hampshire, according to the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, which owns the 200-acre reservation.

Stewardship
Scott Casper and his family pose by a Forest Society sign at Dana Forest during the 2020 5 Hikes Challenge.

5 Hikes Challenge Begins August 31

Kelly Whalen
August 24, 2022

This year's challenge has trails for hikers and walkers of all abilities.

Recreation
Stewardship
A group huddles around a muddy hole.

That's a Wrap on Monadnock Trails Week

Anna Berry, acrowley
July 28, 2022

Trail improvements were made at Mt. Monadnock and Gap Mountain despite intense heat and humidity.

Stewardship
Monadnock Region
Mount Monadnock
Group of people in personal protective equipment holding chainsaws seated in the forest

Women in the Woods Survey

Wendy Weisiger
July 18, 2022

Are you a woman who owns or manages forest land in New Hampshire?

Forestry
Stewardship
A group of volunteers poses together at Monadnock State Park.

Giving back to NH’s most-climbed mountain

Dave Anderson
July 17, 2022

The Forest Society is working to welcome, expand and embrace residents and new visitors alike — those drawn to Monadnock and drawn together through the shared interest in protecting and improving hiking at Monadnock.

Stewardship
Members of a trail crew pose during Monadnock Trails Week.

Something Wild: Trailwork on Mount Monadnock

acrowley, Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt
July 15, 2022

"Something Wild" is joint production of NH Audubon, The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests & NHPR.

Stewardship