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House Committee to Vote on Bill Proposing Detrimental Changes to the New Hampshire Site Evaluation Committee

Matt Leahy | February 25, 2022

Contact members of the Committee on Science, Technology and Energy in the NH House of Representatives to express opposition.

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Legislative Committee Approves Bill to Establish a Commission to Study OHRV Use in the State

Matt Leahy | February 25, 2022

The Committee-passed version includes on the study commission a representative from either the Forest Society, the Appalachian Mountain Club or the Nature Conservancy on the Study Commission.

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Harvest landing with skidder and logger next to pile of low grade wood

Update: NH House of Representatives Approves Low-Grade Wood Study Commission Legislation

Matt Leahy | February 20, 2022

The Forest Society testified in support of House Bill 1005, legislation that would establish the New Hampshire low-grade timber and wood emerging market commission

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Fields at sunset at Emery Farm in Durham, New Hampshire

Legislature Considers Bills to Address New Hampshire’s Solid Waste Disposal Challenges

Matt Leahy | January 28, 2022

The Forest Society supports two bills addressing how the state disposes of trash.

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Low grade wood biomass harvest pile at landing with red forwarder moving wood

Forest Society Lends to Support to Low-Grade Wood Study Commission Legislation

Matt Leahy | January 28, 2022

We encourage you to contact the Committee on Resources, Recreation and Development in support of HB 1005.

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NH State Capital Building on gray snowy day

Legislation Proposes Detrimental Changes to the New Hampshire Site Evaluation Committee Law

Matt Leahy | January 23, 2022

The Science, Technology and Energy Committee has not yet announced when it will vote on the bill but we would encourage readers to email the Committee to express opposition.

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Bobcat walking through snow shadows on trees on snow

Interested in working for wildlife?

Matt Leahy | January 19, 2022

Join the NH Coverts Project to become a volunteer steward for wildlife and forests.

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