View from a mountaintop with blue skies and leafless trees

Protect the Last High-Elevation Lands on Mt. Kearsarge

For more than 100 years, the Forest Society and its partners have safeguarded nearly 9,500 acres on Mt. Kearsarge—beginning with the Rollins Memorial Park tract in 1918 and continuing with thousands of acres of vital forest and wildlife habitat. Now, we have a unique opportunity to conserve 230 acres of the final large private parcels near the summit. To complete the acquisition, we must reach a critical fundraising goal by October 1.

Cascade Hills, Berlin

Keep Our Forests Healthy & Whole — Support the Annual Fund Today

Our forests are vital — they support wildlife, clean our air and water, cool our communities, and inspire us to explore. They also sustain our economy, well-being, and sense of place. With your help, we can conserve critical lands, care for trails and conserved properties, connect people to nature through education and recreation, and advocate for policies that protect what makes our state special. In uncertain times, your Annual Fund support ensures we can do all this — and more — with strength and stability.

Forest Society News & Updates

Fisherman

Forest Journal: A little etiquette can keep the outdoors great

Carrie Deegan | August 29, 2025

New Hampshire has launched a new “Wildly Responsible” campaign to help outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the state’s natural spaces safely and respectfully. The Forest Society is joining the effort by weaving these guidelines into its sixth annual 5 Hikes Challenge, running through October. This year’s “Hike with Heart” theme encourages participants to discover five new trails while caring for others, protecting the land, and deepening their connection to New Hampshire’s forests.

Rydstrom Family Forest

Forest Society Purchases 1,328-acre Property in Bradford and Hillsborough

Brenna Woodman | August 29, 2025

The new Rydstrom Family Forest in Bradford and Hillsborough secures critical wildlife habitat, wetlands, and forest corridors while linking more than 3,500 acres of nearby conserved lands. This conservation success, achieved with the support of local partners and the Rydstrom family, honors Lorin Rydstrom’s lifelong commitment to forests and stewardship

Lake Tarleton

Federal Judge Rules with Forest Service on Plans To Log Near Piermont, Gorham

August 22, 2025

A federal judge recently upheld the U.S. Forest Service’s plans for timber harvests in the White Mountain National Forest near Piermont and Gorham. Forest Society President Jack Savage noted the ruling affirms that the Forest Service followed the law and struck a reasonable balance between conservation and forest management.