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Tom Thomson owner of the Thomson Family Tree Farm with grandson Jaden Thomson. Both are holding tree "cookies' in front of a sign for Thomson Tree Farm. (Courtesy of Tom Thomson)

Forestry Friday: 250th Anniversary of the Pine Tree Riot

Dave Anderson | March 2, 2022

In the early 1700s more and more people were leaving England and coming to the American Colonies for a new life and hoping for less control from King George III. Forestry was an important industry in the new colonies and continues to be in NH today.

The marker was unveiled on a stone at the property.

Marking Black History at the Welch Family Farm & Forest in Hancock

Ryan Smith | January 11, 2022

Uncovering black history at the Welch Family Farm & Forest.

A view of the water from Creek Farm.

Meet the New Members of the Forest Society's Board of Trustees

November 12, 2021

Three new members were elected to the Forest Society's Board of Trustees in September.

Sarah Thorne, wife of the late Tom Howe, accepted the award from President Jack Savage on stage at the annual meeting.

A Year to Remember: 120th Annual Meeting

Ryan Smith, Anna Berry | September 27, 2021

Look back at the Forest Society's Annual Meeting.

Construction equipment works on moving dirt at the site of the historic Tool Building at The Rocks.

Restoration Project at The Rocks

Will Abbott | September 26, 2021

The Forest Society completed the first phase of “Forest Society North,” a long-term plan to renovate and restore the landscape, facilities and program at The Rocks in Bethlehem, following the February 2019 fire which destroyed two historic buildings, the Tool Building and the Electric Plant.

A mountain ridge.

Black Heritage Trail NH to Unveil Marker at Forest Society Reservation

Anna Berry | August 24, 2021

The marker to be unveiled September 18 will be the first outside of Portsmouth on the Black Heritage Trail.

Onlooker of a view at Madame Sherri forest.

Celebrating Women of the Forest Society

March 18, 2021

There are so many amazing women involved with furthering the Forest Society's mission. This March, we highlight a few of these women and extend our appreciation to all women of the Forest Society and beyond.