Forest Society Blog - News & Features

A view of the state capitol from the Conservation Center in Concord.

ADVOCACY ALERT: Hearing on Site Evaluation Committee legislation extended to Monday

Matt Leahy | March 9, 2023

If you have not already registered your opposition, we urge you to do so.

Tags:: Advocacy

NH Bulletin: Tensions run high over future of energy facility siting in New Hampshire

March 8, 2023

Read the latest on HB 609, which the Forest Society opposes.

Tags:: Advocacy

View of the NH capitol from the Conservation Center in East Concord

ADVOCACY ALERT: NH Legislature considering bill to eliminate the Site Evaluation Committee

Matt Leahy | March 3, 2023

Speak up on this critical issue today.

Tags:: Advocacy

A view from Creek Farm in Portsmouth.

Advocacy Alert: Help Protect Our Water Quality!

Matt Leahy | February 15, 2023

The NH Legislature will consider House Bill 56 on Feb. 21.

Tags:: Advocacy

Senator Shaheen and leaders of local conservation groups are gathered at a table in the conference room.

Senator Shaheen Talks Farm Bill at the Forest Society

Matt Leahy | February 14, 2023

Reauthorized every five year, the legislation funds nutrition and food programs, agriculture supports and key conservation programs.

Tags:: Advocacy

A line of rocks stretches into a frozen winter lake

UNH Report Assesses New England’s Progress in Addressing Climate Change

Matt Leahy | January 30, 2023

Unfortunately, the report is highly critical of New Hampshire.

Tags:: Advocacy

Courtesy Shawn McCready via Flickr/Creative Commons.

Calling All Volunteers!

Matt Leahy | January 29, 2023

Volunteer for the NH Coverts Project through UNH Extension.

Tags:: Advocacy

An expansive view of Lake Solitude in winter.

New Study Shows Climate Change’s Impact on New England Winters

Matt Leahy | December 22, 2022

Most notably, two of the top five cities that experienced the largest increase in winter temperatures were in New England.

Tags:: Climate,; Advocacy