Forest Society Blog - News & Features

The Mount Washington Observatory on an icy morning.

Rain on Snow Research Hopes to Understand Changing Northeast Weather Patterns

Sophie Oehler | February 19, 2025

Mount Washington Observatory Weather Observer, Charlie Peachy, joins the Forest Society to discuss his research on Rain on Snow events, a winter weather phenomenon that New England is becoming all too familiar with.

Tags:: Climate

A small fowl bird walks across a gravel path.

Something Wild: Meet NH's most elusive bird

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt | February 19, 2025

You've heard of the ruffed grouse, but now get ready to meet its much more elusive, but "more audacious" cousin: the spruce grouse.

Tags:: Something Wild,; Wildlife

Forest Journal: Tree Hugging - Everyone should have a favorite tree

Dave Anderson | February 19, 2025

The Forest Society's Dave Anderson gives us a tour of his woodlot through his all time favorite trees, showing us that sometimes it's important to see the forest for the trees.

Tags:: Wildlife,; Forestry,; Forest Journal

A woman with a blue backpack hikes over a rocky alpine trail.

Forest Journal: The unique ecosystem of the Alpine zone piques researchers' interests

Sophie Oehler | February 4, 2025

In January's Forest Journal, embark on a research journey with New England scientists as they discover just how resilient New England's Alpine zones are.

Tags:: Forest Journal,; Wildlife,; Climate

A winter logging trail covered in ice and snow.

Forestry Friday: Changing Winters, Evolving Strategies in Forest Winter Operations

Ben Aldrich | January 29, 2025

Field Forester, Ben Aldrich, dives into the many ways a changing climate impacts forest management operations and how foresters are learning to adapt to the new winter weather patterns.