Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests

It's wonderful to see two of our award winners on the front page of the Concord Monitor as Hometown Heroes, profiled by David Brooks! "Preserving land from development is all about woods and streams and birds and beasts. That’s the fun part. But it’s also about laws and contracts and tax rules and finance. That’s the boring part – yet without it, the woods and beasts are in trouble. This is why the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests gave two major awards this fall to attorneys who have spent decades helping create and maintain the legal and financial structures which preserve land: The President’s Award to Thomas Masland of Canterbury, and Conservationist of the Year to Bob Wells of Hopkinton." https://lnkd.in/ejnwgEHm

In an op-ed for the Union Leader, Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests President Jack Savage defends sustainable forest management on public lands like the White Mountain National Forest. Responding to a Vermont-based lawsuit challenging timber harvests, Savage highlights the importance of responsible stewardship and warns against litigation that undermines efforts to promote forest health, diversity, and resilience in New Hampshire. Read more at the link // #forestmanagement #graniteoutdoor https://lnkd.in/erfyAH6q

We're hiring! The Forest Society is expanding its fundraising and outreach capacity with several new position as we approach the organization’s 125th anniversary. We're currently seeking experienced, passionate applicants for the following new development positions: ~ Regional Development and Engagement Manager, Seacoast ~ Capital Campaign Coordinator ~ Digital Fundraising Manager Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gEbxZWXY

👏 Congratulations to the award winners we recognized at our Annual Meeting on September 21 for their dedication to the Forest Society, conservation, and stewardship across the state: ~ President's Award honoree Tom Masland, of Canterbury, and Ransmeier & Spellman P.C. ~ Conservationist of the Year Bob Wells, of Hopkinton and McLane Middleton (accepted by his wife, Binney) ~ Trish Churchill Volunteer of the Year Hiel Lindquist, of Fitzwilliam Learn more about these wonderful humans here: https://ow.ly/F47u50TAjUf (Photos: Ryan Smith)

Earlier this month, we celebrated the completion of the trail work at Mount Major with a ribbon cutting ceremony honoring the partners, donors, trail builders, Forest Society staff, and everyone that made the $325,000-project happen. The ceremony included Executive Councilor Joe Kenney, trail creator and builder Erin Amadon, owner of Town 4 Trails Services, and Alton Town Administrator Ryan Heath. It was followed by a public hike to the summit.  The ambitious trail project to greatly improve the sustainability of Mount Major's Main Trail, the most popular route up and down the mountain, lasted three months. The Forest Society teamed up with Town 4 Trails Services and OBP Trailworks to construct the sustainable trail, which took the place of about 1/3 mile of the existing Main/Blue Trail.  Thanks to WMUR for sharing the story! https://lnkd.in/e_S_8HMA

Now hiring: we're seeking a full-time, year-round Christmas Tree Farm Manager at The Rocks in Bethlehem. The Christmas Tree Farm Manager is responsible for running the Forest Society’s 25,000-tree Christmas tree farm operation at The Rocks in Bethlehem. Since 1989, this has been a successful retail and wholesale Christmas tree farm. The Rocks is an iconic part of the community serving as the Forest Society’s north country hub for community engagement through recreation, educational programming, and tourism centered around this scenic Christmas tree farm and historic estate. Share to help us spread the word and find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gEbxZWXY

Now hiring: we're seeking a full-time, year-round Christmas Tree Farm Manager at The Rocks in Bethlehem. The Christmas Tree Farm Manager is responsible for running the Forest Society’s 25,000-tree Christmas tree farm operation at The Rocks in Bethlehem. Since 1989, this has been a successful retail and wholesale Christmas tree farm. The Rocks is an iconic part of the community serving as the Forest Society’s north country hub for community engagement through recreation, educational programming, and tourism centered around this scenic Christmas tree farm and historic estate. Share to help us spread the word and find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gEbxZWXY

Help us keep forests as forests across New Hampshire! We're hiring for a part-time membership assistant (24 hours/week) at our Concord headquarters. Apply now at https://lnkd.in/gEbxZWXY

The renovation of the Carriage Barn at The Rocks received the NH Energy Week's “Project of the Year: Energy Champion Award” for 2024 on May 10! Thanks to the Community Development Finance Authority for our nomination. The Forest Society's Susanne Kibler-Hacker (left), Senior Philanthropy Advisor, and Anne Truslow (right), VP for Development, accepted the award last week. The Forest Society received $300,000 in tax credits from the CDFA in 2023, which were used to renovate the Carriage Barn at The Rocks in Bethlehem. The renovation retained the historic exterior of the building and converted the interior into a net-zero energy-efficient structure powered by geothermal and solar photovoltaic systems. (Photo: Ryan Smith)

Congratulations to our own Dave Anderson, senior director of education, who will be Plymouth State University's Graduate Commencement keynote speaker and is the 2024 recipient of the Granite State Award! 🎓