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Draft 2020 NH Forest Action Plan Available for Public Comment

Matt Leahy | September 24, 2020

The Forest Action Plan provides a comprehensive assessment of the condition of our state’s forests, their challenges and needs, and strategies for conserving these forested landscapes while enhancing the benefits we receive from them.

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Federal Legislation Aims to Keep Working Forests as Forests

Matt Leahy | September 24, 2020

If enacted, the Forest Incentives Program Act will be one important tool forest landowners can use to sustainably manage their lands.

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Public Hearing Scheduled on Nash Stream State Forest ATV Trail

Matt Leahy | August 17, 2020

Raise your voice if you have concerns about future use of the Nash Stream Forest by August 20.

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New State Forester Nomination

Matt Leahy | August 17, 2020

Contact your Executive Councilor in support of the nomination of Patrick Hackley as the next NH State Forester.

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U.S. House approves Great American Outdoors Act

Matt Leahy | July 23, 2020

In an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote, the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday approved the Great American Outdoors Act.

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U.S. Senate Approves Milestone LWCF Legislation

Matt Leahy | June 18, 2020

In an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote, the U.S. Senate recently approved the Great American Outdoors Act.

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Momentum Builds in Support of the Great American Outdoors Act

Matt Leahy | June 15, 2020

The Forest Society joins a broad coalition of groups calling for Congress to pass the Great American Outdoors Act.