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A crowd gathers at Tom Rush Forest with Tom Rush.

Tom Rush Visits Namesake Forest for Deering's 250th Anniversary

Dave Anderson | July 23, 2024

Our special guest, American folk music legend Tom Rush, attended the event at his namesake forest.

Tags:
Forestry,
Climate
A handwoven basket made by Amanda Ennis is on display.

A Tie That Binds: An Interview with Basket Maker Amanda Ennis

Anna Berry | July 15, 2024

For Amanda Ennis, ash trees help carry on traditions like basket weaving.

Timber harvest notice on Forest Society lands

Forest Advocate: Mass Timber Construction Update

Matt Leahy | June 26, 2024

The ability of wood to store carbon in the long-term and the fact that manufacturing wood products requires less fossil fuels makes mass timber one way the country can meet the goals and guidance laid out in the DOE’s announcement. 

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

Forest Advocate: New Climate Change Tools Released

Matt Leahy | June 26, 2024

Are you interested, and concerned, about how your hometown or favorite place to visit will feel like in the future as the World’s climate changes?

Tags:
Climate,
Advocacy
The text says What's Wrong with this tree?! and the photo shows a yellowing pine.

Forestry Focus: What's Wrong With This Tree?!

Sophie Oehler | June 13, 2024

This June we’re seeing a dramatic “browning” of white pine needles across the region, and many people have been asking what could be creating this change. 

Forest Advocate: Proposed Farm Bill Reauthorization Contains New Forest Conservation Program

Matt Leahy | May 28, 2024

The Forest Society strongly supports the inclusion of FCEP in the next Farm Bill. 

Susanne and Anne accept a blown glass award.

The Rocks Recognized as Energy Champion

Anna Berry | May 15, 2024

The annual awards recognize and honor the individuals and entities that make exceptional contributions that champion for the Granite State's energy future.

Lilacs bloom outside the State House.

Forest Advocate: Legislative Update on Forest Carbon Market bills

Matt Leahy | April 29, 2024

Here's the latest on three bills considered by the NH legislature this session that are intended to address concerns about the forest carbon markets.