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Forest Advocate Legislative Update: Current Use bill

Matt Leahy | January 30, 2024

The Ways and Means Committee will be meeting in early February to vote on the bill. 

A bend in the Merrimack river lined with green trees from Stillhouse Forest.

Forest Advocate: Forest Society Supports Legislation to Limit PFAS in New Hampshire

Matt Leahy | January 30, 2024

The Forest Society joined with our partners in support of legislation that proposes to restricts the use of PFAS in certain consumer products sold in New Hampshire.

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

Advocacy Alert: Legislation Proposes to Change NH’s Current Use Program

Matt Leahy | January 12, 2024

Register your opposition before the hearing on January 17!

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Advocacy
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