Forest Society Blog - News & Features

Students pose with shovels after planting trees

With hope for the future

Dave Anderson | April 18, 2022

With just one last remaining mature Mulberry tree clinging precariously to the steep north bank of the Merrimack River in Concord, Forest Society staff have long-wished to plant replacements at the Merrimack River Outdoor Education & Conservation Area.

Tags:: Education,; Stewardship

Blow-Me-Down-Brook flows adjacent to the Forest Society's proposed addition at Yatsevitch Forest.

Press Release: Yeaton Family Generously Donates 164 Acres in Plainfield

January 4, 2022

The land donation will add to the beautiful 1,090-acre Michael M. and Claudia Yatsevitch Forest in Cornish and Plainfield.

Tags:: Land Conservation,; Stewardship

Your Guide to Recreating Responsibly and Safely on Mount Major

Matt Scaccia | October 14, 2021

Hikers should follow designated trails, even through well-worn sections.

Tags:: Stewardship

Red maple leaves in foregroud with green rows of Christmas Trees in background

Guided Hikes Series Starts October 3

Anna Berry | September 29, 2021

Three guided hikes to get members outside and learning more about history, forestry and stewardship.

Tags:: Forestry,; The Rocks,; Stewardship

The marker was unveiled on a stone at the property.

Black Heritage Trail NH Marker Added to the John Kulish Forest/Welch Family Farm

Anna Berry | September 20, 2021

The Hancock marker describes the Due family and Jack, a once-enslaved African who gained his freedom and lived in Hancock in the late 1700s and early 1800s.