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Lilacs bloom outside the State House.

Forest Advocate: Legislative Update on Forest Carbon Market bills

Matt Leahy | April 29, 2024

Here's the latest on three bills considered by the NH legislature this session that are intended to address concerns about the forest carbon markets.

Red blossoms appear on tree tips against blue sky in spring.

Forest Advocate: Beyond the "Illusion of Preservation"

Matt Leahy | April 19, 2024

A new report discusses how New England can strengthen forest protections while sustainably meeting the region’s wood product needs. 

New Hampshire State House surrounded by trees and fall foliage in autumn

Forest Advocate: Updates on Management of the CT Lakes Headwaters Forest

Matt Leahy | April 18, 2024

As the holder of the conservation easement on the Connecticut Lakes property, the State has a duty to enforce the terms of the easement. 

The United States Capitol Building seen above a foreground of deciduous trees.

Forest Advocate: Support the Bartlett and Massabesic Experimental Forests

Matt Leahy | March 28, 2024

We urge you to contact the USFS to ask the agency to continue the long-term and peer-reviewed research at both these centers.

Forest Advocate Legislative Update: Current Use bill

Matt Leahy | January 30, 2024

The Ways and Means Committee will be meeting in early February to vote on the bill. 

A bend in the Merrimack river lined with green trees from Stillhouse Forest.

Forest Advocate: Forest Society Supports Legislation to Limit PFAS in New Hampshire

Matt Leahy | January 30, 2024

The Forest Society joined with our partners in support of legislation that proposes to restricts the use of PFAS in certain consumer products sold in New Hampshire.

A view of the state capitol from the Conservation Center in Concord.

Advocacy Alert: Legislation Proposes to Change NH’s Current Use Program

Matt Leahy | January 12, 2024

Register your opposition before the hearing on January 17!

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