Forest Society Blog - News & Features

Be Safe. Be Well. Be Local.

April 9, 2020

Nature is our ally during this difficult time. It has the power to soothe, uplift and restore. We are pleased to see people across the Granite State experiencing the restorative powers of a simple walk in the woods, and are equally pleased that most are heeding the message to enjoy those benefits locally and only when a place is not crowded.

Tags:: Recreation,; Land Conservation

Forest Journal: In search of calming feelings

Anna Berry | March 29, 2020

Luckily, whether you’re self-isolating inside, keeping to your neighborhood or you have easy access to forests and fields, it’s easier than ever to grow your connections to the natural world.

Tags:: Recreation,; Education

NH Conservation Groups Urge Hikers to “Walk Local”

Jack Savage | March 27, 2020

Forest Society, NH Audubon, NH TNC and AMC all caution would-be hikers to seek out local conservation lands rather than the most popular spots in order to maintain distancing protocols.

Tags:: Recreation,; Land Conservation

Something Wild: Finding Peace in Nature

Dave Anderson | March 27, 2020

Tags:: Wildlife,; Recreation,; Something Wild

Forest Society Permanently Conserves 117 Acres in Grafton

March 18, 2020

The Moran easement puts in place one more piece of a puzzle in efforts by the Forest Society and its Q2C partners to build a continuous system of linked conservation lands protecting large blocks of land and allowing for the movement of plants and animals responding to a changing climate.