200+
Properties
215,000+
Acres Protected
400+
Miles of Trails
800+
Conservation Easements
10,000+
Members
400+
Volunteers
Proclamation

Proclamation Issued in Honor of Our Anniversary

In recognition of our 125th Anniversary, the office of Kelly Ayotte and the New Hampshire Executive Council issued an official proclamation honoring the Forest Society’s 125 years of conserving and caring for New Hampshire’s forests for the benefit of all.

Forest Society staff

Celebrate Earth Day at Mount Major

This Earth Month, take part in caring for one of New Hampshire’s most visited landscapes. As the Forest Society reflects on 125 years of conserving and stewarding forests, Mount Major offers a powerful reminder that this work continues every day. Join a trail workday, connect with visitors as a volunteer, or take part in a self-guided cleanup—each action helps protect the land, water, and experience of this special place.

Forest Society News & Updates

Owl

Something Wild: Help rescue raptors from rodenticides

Dave Anderson | May 14, 2026

This episode looks at the hidden impacts of rodenticides on owls, hawks, foxes, and other wildlife across New Hampshire. Learn how poisons meant for rats and mice move through the food chain, why simple prevention steps matter, and what we can all do to help protect the predators sharing our neighborhoods and forests.

Forest

Something Wild: Micro-exploring the SuperSanctuary

Dave Anderson | May 1, 2026

The Something Wild team recently joined a micro-exploring outing at Willard Pond Sanctuary led by Phil Brown and Ignacio Oreamuno. Discover how slowing down and exploring close to home can deepen our connection to the natural world.

Shost

Sugar Bush Farm in Goffstown Forever Conserved

April 30, 2026

The Forest Society has permanently conserved 53 acres in Goffstown, New Hampshire, completing the protection of the historic Sugar Bush Farm with the Shost family and safeguarding important farmland, wildlife habitat, and water resources in the Merrimack River watershed. This project supports the town’s goal of preserving productive agricultural land and was made possible through the generosity of the Shost family and a partnership of public and private funders.