Forest Society News & Updates

Conservation Center Front Entrance

Solar Project Underway at Conservation Center

October 15, 2026

Work is underway on a new solar array and energy upgrades at the Conservation Center. Visitors may notice construction activity and temporary parking impacts through November as we work toward net-zero electricity use.

2026 Presidents Award

Forest Society Honors Retired Scientists Mariko Yamasaki and Steve Fay with 2026 President's Award

October 7, 2026

The Forest Society has presented its 2026 President’s Award to retired U.S. Forest Service scientists Mariko Yamasaki and Steve Fay for their leadership in the effort to protect the Bartlett Experimental Forest. Their advocacy has helped elevate the importance of this 90-year “living laboratory” and the vital forest research it supports.

LCHIP award recipients

The Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP) Named 2026 Conservationist of the Year

October 7, 2026

The Forest Society has named the Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP) its 2026 Conservationist of the Year. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, LCHIP has helped protect 250,000 acres statewide while preserving the natural and historic places that make New Hampshire unique.