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Federal Judge Rules with Forest Service on Plans To Log Near Piermont, Gorham
August 22, 2025A federal judge recently upheld the U.S. Forest Service’s plans for timber harvests in the White Mountain National Forest near Piermont and Gorham. Forest Society President Jack Savage noted the ruling affirms that the Forest Service followed the law and struck a reasonable balance between conservation and forest management.
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- Forestry,
- Working Forests,
- Advocacy
Court Upholds White Mountain National Forest Management Plan
A federal court in New Hampshire has upheld the White Mountain National Forest’s management plan, rejecting a legal challenge to two proposed timber harvests. The Forest Society, along with conservation and forestry partners, filed an Amicus brief supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s ability to use well-planned silviculture to balance forest health, resilience, and multiple long-term goals.
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- Advocacy,
- Forestry,
- Working Forests
Forester of the Year Weisiger Knows Woodlands
March 23, 2025Managing Forester Wendy Weisiger named Forester of the Year by Granite State Society of American Foresters
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- Forestry
Forest Journal: Tree Hugging - Everyone should have a favorite tree
The Forest Society's Dave Anderson gives us a tour of his woodlot through his all time favorite trees, showing us that sometimes it's important to see the forest for the trees.
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- Wildlife,
- Forestry,
- Forest Journal
Forestry Friday: Changing Winters, Evolving Strategies in Forest Winter Operations
Field Forester, Ben Aldrich, dives into the many ways a changing climate impacts forest management operations and how foresters are learning to adapt to the new winter weather patterns.
Op-Ed: Don't handcuff a proven steward of our national forests
An op-ed by Jack Savage in the New Hampshire Union Leader on the White Mountain National Forest.
Forest Society Leads Effort to Support White Mountain National Forest Management Plan
Our involvement here directly relates to our mission to “to perpetuate the forests of New Hampshire through their wise use and their complete reservation in places of special scenic beauty."
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- Advocacy,
- Working Forests,
- Forestry
InDepth NH: Environmental Groups Clash Over Logging Projects at Lake Tarleton and Gorham Area
November 20, 2024A lawsuit brought against the White Mountain National Forest Service opposing its plan to log and develop recreation opportunities and protect from runoff Lakes Tarleton and Katherine and a tract near Gorham known as the Peabody West project is not being supported by eight New Hampshire conservation organizations and one individual.
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- Advocacy,
- Working Forests,
- Forestry