The Forest Society welcomes Sarah Stewart into her role as the new Commissioner for the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Prior to coming to DNCR, Sarah had been a member of the state Council on the Arts and on the board of N.H. Citizens for the Arts. In addition, she also founded B-Fresh Consulting, a project management and public relations firm headquartered in Concord. The Forest Society testified in support of her nomination. Read our testimony HERE.
Earlier, Forest Society President Jane Difley sent a letter to the Governor which highlighted the important role DNCR plays in natural resource conservation and public land stewardship and noted the long-time partnerships the Forest Society has had with the Division of Forests and Lands and Parks and Recreation. Read the letter HERE.
We believe New Hampshire's forests, parks and scenic landscapes are facing significant challenges. Figuring out how to conserve scenic landscapes from degradation is one challenge. A second is how to invest in and manage a network of ATV trails in Coos County. We are encouraged by Commissioner Stewart’s recognition of these issues and we plan to work closely with her and the staff in the Divisions of Forests and Lands and Parks and Recreation as they seek solutions.