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Forest Notes: Managing for Resilient Landscapes: Climate Adaptation at the Peirce Reservation

Ben Aldrich, Wendy Weisiger | October 21, 2024

While every forest will face these challenges, the Forest Society recently had the opportunity to participate in a demonstration project centered at the Charles L. Peirce Wildlife and Forest Reservation in Stoddard and Windsor, one of the largest Forest Society properties. 

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.

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Forestry,
Climate
neat rows of green American Chestnut tree seedlings with white rodent collars in experimental orchard

Forest Notes Magazine: Beyond the Blight: Innovations in Chestnut Tree Breeding and Restoration

Carrie Deegan | June 21, 2024

“The survival and subsequent care of the trees at the Tom Rush Forest chestnut orchard has been exemplary,” notes TACF Director of Regional Programs Kendra Collins. “It’s so wonderful to see the trees thrive through the implementation of best management practices and regular care by the volunteers.” 

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. 

Matt and Donovan pose outside behind a rock wall.

Meet our Seasonal Staff Members

June 6, 2024

With so much to accomplish during our field season, we're lucky to have their experience and expertise contributing to our work.

The United States Capitol Building seen above a foreground of deciduous trees.

Forest Advocate: Support the Bartlett and Massabesic Experimental Forests

Matt Leahy | March 28, 2024

We urge you to contact the USFS to ask the agency to continue the long-term and peer-reviewed research at both these centers.

The shrimp in their natural habitat

Forestry Friday: Fairy Shrimp: The Sea Monkeys of Vernal Pools

Ben Aldrich | March 7, 2024

The only place you can find them in New England is in certain vernal pools with cold, deep, clean water.

A green grapple skidder parked on log landing at active winter timber  harvest

Timber Harvesting on the Forest Society's Peirce Forest Reservation

Dave Anderson, Wendy Weisiger | January 12, 2024

The harvest is taking place in a portion of less than 500 acres located on the southern portion of the larger protected forest.