Working Forests

The Forest Society's mission includes perpetuating New Hampshire's forests through their 'wise use', or sustainable forestry. Working forests--those managed to provide a renewable wood resource--are more likely to remain as forests rather than being lost to development. Visit this page to explore stories and projects related to working forests.

Women in the woods look for birds through binoculars.

Partners Launch Women’s Forest Planning Program

Anna Berry
September 12, 2023

Are you a woman interested in developing a management plan for your forestland in New Hampshire?

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Participants view logging machinery in woods

"Good Forestry in the Granite State" is Being Revised — Take the Survey

Wendy Weisiger
August 29, 2023

A steering committee representing landowners, conservation organizations, state agencies and the forest industry is guiding the process.

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red pine increment borer

Forestry Friday: Rockingham County Champion Red Pine

Steven Junkin
June 9, 2023

Old trees have lots to tell in their growth rings.

Forestry
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Colleen stands near a bridge on her property.

2023 Tree Farmer of the Year: Colleen O'Neill

Rita Carroll
April 5, 2023

Langwood Tree Farm has participated in the N.H. Tree Farm program since 1979

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Dark, thickened stripes between leaf veins are early signs.

Forestry Friday: Watching for Beech Leaf Disease

Steven Junkin
March 31, 2023

Our foresters share what they learned at a NE meeting of foresters.

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Participants at the SAF regional conference walk at Heald Tract on a snowy path in Wilton.

Forestry Friday: Foresters Host Field Trip at Heald Tract

Gabe Roxby
March 24, 2023

It was a great way to learn about the latest forestry research and network with our colleagues.

Forestry
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Kids pull their harvested Christmas trees to take home from The Rocks.

Students Harvest Christmas Trees They Planted in 2016

Anna Berry
December 16, 2022

Students begin the program in kindergarten by planting their own Christmas trees at The Rocks.

The Rocks
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Buy a Conservation Christmas Tree

Here are locations where Christmas trees grown at The Rocks are sold in New Hampshire for 2022, if you can't visit us in Bethlehem this year. Please contact each location for prices, availability, and hours.

  • Wakefield Lions Club
  • Spauldings in Bradford
  • Choose Franklin in Franklin
  • Dodges Agway in Hampton Falls
  • Coulstring in Newmarket
Forest Society Manager Forester Wendy Weisiger helps teach a participant who is driving a tractor.

Women in the Woods Program Educates on Safe Tractor Use on Woodlots

Anna Berry
October 18, 2022

The program is aimed at connecting women forest landowners, managers, and stewards with new resources and skills.

Forestry
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