Forest Society

View from a mountaintop with blue skies and leafless trees

Together, We Protected the Top of Mt. Kearsarge

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, 230 acres at the summit of Mt. Kearsarge are now conserved. Your support helped complete this important project and ensure these forests remain protected for generations to come. Stay tuned!

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Forest Society News & Updates

Granite Geek: Keeping deer away, another example of unintended consequences

February 16, 2026

As reported by David Brooks in the Concord Monitor, the Forest Society is testing innovative “slash” techniques in Henniker to protect regenerating hardwoods from overbrowsing by White-tailed deer. By studying whether slash walls or ground cover better deter deer, the project aims to develop practical, data-driven guidance for landowners working to grow healthy, resilient forests.

Tags:: Wildlife,; Forestry,; Working Forests

Explore a Winter Timber Harvest in Henniker

February 2, 2026

Join Forest Society forestry staff and a UNH Extension Forestry Educator on Saturday, February 14 (9:30 AM–12:30 PM) at Dudley Pond in Henniker for a free, guided hike through an active timber harvest. Discover how sustainable forestry works, how trees are selected during a harvest, and how forests regenerate over time on this behind-the-scenes tour.

Tags:: Forestry,; Working Forests

Forest Society Protects Key Inholdings at Mount Kearsarge

January 20, 2026

Thanks to the generosity of more than 425 private donors, the Forest Society has conserved 230 acres of critical land at the summit of Mt. Kearsarge—some of the last remaining private inholdings within the state forest. This milestone protects high-elevation habitat and preserves the mountain’s scenic and ecological integrity for generations to come.

Tags:: Land Conservation