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.

A thick forest.

Forest Society Co-Sponsoris Webinars on Forest Carbon Dynamics & Carbon Markets

Matt Leahy
May 29, 2020

The Forest Society and our partners at the Granite State Division of the Society of American Foresters and UNH Cooperative Extension are sponsoring a new webinar series.

Climate
Working Forests
Logo of the NH Department of Cultural and Natural Resources

State Forester Brad Simpkins moves on to U.S. Forest Service

Matt Leahy
April 23, 2020

New Hampshire State Forester Brad Simpkins recently left the position in order to take a new job with the U.S. Forest Service’s Cooperative Fire Program in Durham.

Working Forests

Woodshop Wednesdays with Andy Crowley

Join Andy Crowley, Land Steward Program Coordinator and carpenter, for a new woodworking project on the Forest Society's Facebook page each Wednesday and new videos will be available to view directly following each broadcast on Facebook and then posted here as well by the next day.

Build a Bird Shelf- (Video was recorded live)

Forestry tools including gloves and a timber jack are organized on the ground.

Governor Defines Forestry and Agricultural Workers as Essential

Matt Leahy
March 26, 2020

The Governor's decision to allow those employed in the forest products sector to continue to work will help the state recover from the damaging effects of the pandemic.

Advocacy
Working Forests
Thin trees with the summit of Gap Mountain behind.

All Systems Go

Wendy Weisiger
March 17, 2020

What are Forest Society foresters up to during the global pandemic? Manager Wendy Weisiger shares her "social distancing" strategy.

Working Forests
Timber Harvesting
A view of Hubbard Brook forest after a winter ice storm.

Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest Research on Ice Storms

Will Abbott
March 10, 2020

Researchers at Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest in North Woodstock have created experimental ice storm events similar to the Ice Storm of 1998 to better understand the stresses ice storms have on trees and forests.

Climate
Working Forests
Carriage House at The Rocks

Forest Society Plans New Conservation Center at The Rocks

Anna Berry
February 13, 2020

The Forest Society plans to renovate the existing historic Carriage Barn at the Rocks as its new “Forest Society North” Conservation Center.

The Rocks
Working Forests
Education

Earlier Than Ever?

Dave Anderson
February 18, 2020

A recent modest snowstorm cancelled school. My son, Cody arrived with his future brother-in-law as a sugarhouse apprentice for an afternoon of learning while boiling sap.

Working Forests
Climate
The charred remnants are pictured after the fire at The Rocks was put out.

Union Leader: Forest Society announces campaign to renovate Carriage Barn at The Rocks Estate

February 13, 2020

One year after a devastating fire at The Rocks, the Forest Society announces plans for a major renovation project.

The Rocks
Recreation
Working Forests