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Fall colors as seen from Moose Mountains.

NH to Undertake Update of the State Climate Action Plan

Matt Leahy | November 27, 2023

The State aims to develop a plan with three broad goals.

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Advocacy,
Climate
Frozen waters on the floodplain.

Forest Advocate: U.S. Releases Fifth National Climate Assessment

Matt Leahy | November 27, 2023

The report says precipitation events have increased by about 60% in the Northeast.

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Advocacy,
Climate

Cong. Pappas Co-sponsors Legislation to Establish New Forest Conservation Program

Matt Leahy | October 30, 2023

We encourage readers in his Congressional district to contact Rep. Pappas to thank him for efforts on this important legislation.

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Advocacy
A line of hikers make their way down a gravel road towards the camera.

Guess What? Spending time outside is good for you!

Matt Leahy | October 28, 2023

Protecting important green spaces and ensuring people have to access to them are not frivolous or minor goals.

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Advocacy
Sen Shaheen and the conservation staff pose in front of Cherry Pond in Whitefield.

Forest Society Joins Senator Shaheen at Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act Launch Event

Matt Leahy | September 28, 2023

Forest Society staff recently joined our conservation partners in helping U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen announce the introduction of the Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act.

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Advocacy
NH State Capital Dome against blue sky, American and POW flag waving

New Hampshire Current Use Board to Hold Public Forums

Matt Leahy | September 25, 2023

The NH Current Use Board to hold public will be holding a series of public forums to accept comments on the State’s Current Use Program starting in November.

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Advocacy
Solar panels at The Rocks in a Christmas tree field surrounded by wildflowers in summer.

International Energy Agency Releases Net Zero Roadmap

Matt Leahy | September 24, 2023

The report is at once sobering; it notes that the path to hitting that target has narrowed.

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Advocacy,
Climate
A river runs through the forest.

Legislation Introduced in Congress to Enhance the Protection of the Connecticut River Watershed

Matt Leahy | August 28, 2023

The act proposes to establish a partnership among federal, state, local and private entities to promote conservation, restoration, education and recreation efforts in the important watershed.