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Forest Society Leads Effort to Support White Mountain National Forest Management Plan
Our involvement here directly relates to our mission to “to perpetuate the forests of New Hampshire through their wise use and their complete reservation in places of special scenic beauty."
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- Advocacy,
- Working Forests,
- Forestry
InDepth NH: Environmental Groups Clash Over Logging Projects at Lake Tarleton and Gorham Area
November 20, 2024A lawsuit brought against the White Mountain National Forest Service opposing its plan to log and develop recreation opportunities and protect from runoff Lakes Tarleton and Katherine and a tract near Gorham known as the Peabody West project is not being supported by eight New Hampshire conservation organizations and one individual.
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- Advocacy,
- Working Forests,
- Forestry
Forest Advocate: UNH Survey Center Climate Change Poll
One notable findings from the poll: six in 10 New Hampshire residents feel that climate change is happening now and is caused mainly by human activities.
Forest Advocate: Comprehensive Climate Action Plan for NH
The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services will be holding two public events in December to update the public about the development of the New Hampshire Comprehensive Climate Action Plan program.
Forest Advocate: Land and Water Conservation Fund Celebrates Important Milestones
This historic legislation established a dedicated and permanent means for the conservation and protection of America’s irreplaceable natural, historic, cultural, and outdoor sites, including essential watersheds, open spaces, parks, trails and more.
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- Advocacy,
- Land Conservation,
- Clean Water
Forest Advocate: Governor signs into law bill to limit PFAS use
We are hopeful that the passage of the bill into law marks a significant step forward to address the environmental contamination and public health consequences from PFAS.
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- Advocacy,
- Clean Water
Forest Advocate: NH Department of Environmental Services Announces Next Steps for the Update of the State’s Climate Action Plan
NH DES announced it will begin the planning and drafting of the CCAP at two kickoff events in September.
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- Advocacy,
- Climate,
- Clean Water
Forest Advocate: Forest Society joins national coalition in support of the Farm Bill reauthorization
The Farm Bill is one of the largest and most complex pieces of legislation the Congress considers.
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- Working Forests,
- Advocacy