Chapter News

High Honor for Nature Conservancy's Dick Mallion : April 21, 2008
Dick Mallion, chair of the board of trustees for The Nature Conservancy in New Hampshire, has earned a prestigious Environmental Merit Award for lifetime achievement in conservation from the U.S. ...

A Photographer's Angle: Restoring the Ossipee Pine Barrens : March 20, 2008
Photographer Joe Klementovich found inspiration from the sights and sounds of the Conservancy's efforts to restore fire to the Ossipee Pine Barrens.

Climate Change Task Force Listening Session : February 07, 2008
The N.H. Climate Change Task Force will hold a listening session in Concord on Feb. 19, 2008, 5 to 9 p.m.

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative: Questions & Answers : February 07, 2008
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative is an agreement among 10 Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states to implement a cap-and-trade system for reducing carbon dioxide emissions that cause global ...

Understanding New Hampshire's Natural Heritage : January 30, 2008
Protecting life on Earth is impossible if you don't know what species to pay attention to, or where they live. That's why the N.H. Natural Heritage Bureau plays a vital role in the Conservancy's ...

Restoration Q&A with Nur Ritter : January 02, 2008
The New Hampshire Chapter's new Restoration Ecologist, Nur Ritter, discusses restoring the state's last great ecosystems.

Postcards from the Field - New Hampshire : October 22, 2007
Follow TNC's Brett Hubbard on a journey into one of New Hampshire's coolest nature preserves.

Granite State Glances - September, 2007 : September 18, 2007
Restoring Fire to the Ossipee Pine Barrens, Awarding Conservationists; Welcome, New Trustees; Volunteer Opportunities

Granite State Glances - August 2007 : August 23, 2007
Success in the Ossipee Pine Barrens; Come to Our Annual Meeting; Stories from the Heart of the Land on NHPR; Climate Change Conference; Note to Granite State Glances Readers

Stories from the Heart of the Land : August 23, 2007
New Hampshire Public Radio will soon be airing a remarkable new radio series about people and nature.

Climate Change Conference: Oct. 12-13 : August 23, 2007
The Nature Conservancy is co-sponsor of this conference organized by Clean Air-Cool Planet.

Granite State Glances - July 2007 : July 30, 2007
Join us for the New Hampshire chapter's annual meeting - Sept. 8, 2007, at Tin Mountain Conservation Center. Also, what happens when New York City kids visit the wilds of New Hampshire to work on ...

City Kids Buck Nature Deficit Disorder : July 25, 2007
In New Hampshire, a small group of motivated high school graduates encounter hard work, bugs and hands-on conservation.

Granite State Glances - April 2007 : April 20, 2007
EPA recognizes the Great Bay Resource Protection Partnership; Plans for restoring the Ossipee Pine Barrens in 2007; May 11 freshwater panel at Dartmouth; Discover Wild NH Day; the Legacy Club

Managing the Ossipee Pine Barrens: Plans for 2007 : April 04, 2007
This will be a busy year for the Conservancy’s efforts to restore and manage the Ossipee Pine Barrens. We’re planning to clear additional fire protection buffers to protect homes and businesses in ...

Climate Change: Taking Action, Building Hope : March 28, 2007
A look at how The Nature Conservancy is tackling the daunting issue of climate disruption, both here in New Hampshire and beyond.

A Stewardship Challenge for the Ossipee Pine Barrens : March 28, 2007
When the action of one can influence the action of many others, you’ve got a good piece of leverage. That’s what’s happening with a challenge grant offered by the Samuel P. Hunt Foundation for TNC’s ...

Granite State Glances - March 2007 : March 20, 2007
Discovery Channel's Planet Earth; Protecting Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge; A Challenge for the Ossipee Pine Barrens; Powwow River; Oyster Conservationists; Land Protection Conference; Open Positions ...

New Conservation Tax Benefits for Landowners : March 16, 2007
A new law temporarily increases tax benefits for landowners who donate conservation easements that protect natural resources. But the benefits are set to expire Dec. 31, 2007.

Granite State Glances - February 2007 : February 06, 2007
Ossipee Pine Barrens in President's budget request; Donation by two families protects rare forest type; Bill aims to provide funding to LCHIP; Great Bay Partnership protects 70 acres in Durham and ...

Great Bay Partnership Protects 70 Acres in Durham & Madbury : January 31, 2007
Easements conserve forest and waterfront near Royalls Cove.

Granite State Glances - December 2006 : December 21, 2006
TNC Hires First Government Relations Director and new Marine Ecologist; Critical Phase for Protecting Ossipee Pine Barrens; Two New Studies on Conserving N.H.'s Coastal Resources; Field Trips

Efficient Use of Your Conservation Dollars : December 11, 2006
A look at The Nature Conservancy's New Hampshire Chapter's use of funds from Fiscal Year 2006.

Granite State Glances - November 2006 : November 14, 2006
Protecting NH's Coastal Watersheds; Durham Landmark Protected; Warner Farm Conserved; 3 Conservation Groups Win Win in Land Sale; more.

Granite State Glances - September '06 : September 22, 2006
Loverens Mill Addition; NH Coastal Watershed Weekend; Annual Meeting Wrap-up; Restoring Fire to the Ossipee Pine Barrens; more.

New Trustees, Great Volunteers: the 2006 Annual Meeting : September 21, 2006
Highlights of the New Hampshire Chapter annual meeting: A new board chair, two new trustees, great volunteers were honored, and guest speaker (TNC's Jonathan Adams) offered inspiring words.

Restoring Fire to the Ossipee Pine Barrens : September 20, 2006
For thousands of years, fire shaped the varied habitats of the Ossipee Pine Barrens ... until the last 50 years. Now, TNC is working to carefully return fire and restore the landscape.

Granite State Glances - August '06 : August 21, 2006
Retiring Roads at TNC's Vickie Bunnell Preserve; local residents rally to protect Ossipee Pine Barrens; NH Chapter annual meeting preview; critical habitats and associated wildlife in NH.

Granite State Glances - July 2006 : July 15, 2006
A window of opportunity to protect the Ossipee Pine Barrens; celebrating TNC's Lubberland Creek expansion; conservation funding; whip-poor-wills.

Granite State Glances - June 2006 : June 13, 2006
The Nature Conservancy protects the last largest part of Great Bog in Portsmouth; habitat profile: Connecticut River Watersheds, Seacoast water quality report, and more.

Granite State Glances - May '06 : May 16, 2006
Honors from the N.H. Fish and Game Commission; Oyster Gardening; Volunteers sought for Ashuelot Watershed Connectivity Project; Annual Meeting Sept. 9; Events listing.

Granite State Glances - April '06 : April 17, 2006
Protecting the lower Ashuelot River; Keeping Greenland Green; Forest Conservation Conference; Earth Day: April 22 and more.

Granite State Glances - March '06 : March 16, 2006
Voters in Kingston and Windham Support TNC Conservation Projects; Forests on the Edge Panel; Partner Profile: CELCP.

Granite State Glances - February '06 : February 14, 2006
Protecting the Ossipee Pine Barrens; Powwow River; Natural Dynamics Silviculture; International Forestry Panel

Hot Snowshoeing Destinations : January 19, 2006
Don't be too anxious for winter to end. Only a precious few weeks remain to head out on your snowshoes and explore some of The Nature Conservancy's wilder side.

Granite State Glances - January '06 : January 17, 2006
Jan. 24, 1 p.m., Concord: The appointment to keep to make the case for LCHIP; A big boost for TNC's Connecticut River Program; New brochures make it easy to visit N.H.'s biodiversity.

Granite State Glances - December '05 : December 08, 2005
TNC Expands Lubberland Creek Preserve and Opens a Great Bay Office; An Opportunity to Give in 2005; Interview with Bill Birchard

Nature's Keepers: An interview with Bill Birchard, author of a new book about The Nature Conservancy : December 07, 2005
The Nature Conservancy, and the people whose passions have made it successful, is the topic of a new book by New Hampshire author Bill Birchard.

Granite State Glances - November '05 : November 10, 2005
With TNC's help, New Hampshire has completed the first-ever Wildlife Action Plan; a TNC/US Army Corps of Engineers.

Granite State Glances - October '05 : October 12, 2005
Cool Fall Places to Hike; the Essential Acorn; New Video about TNC-NH.

Cool Places to Hike This Fall : September 22, 2005
Looking to explore some of New Hampshire's remarkable natural places this fall. Try a few of these Nature Conservancy preserves.

Granite State Glances - September '05 : September 16, 2005
Science-based planning begins for coastal watershed land conservation; big improvements at TNC's Fourth Connecticut Lake Preserve; annual meeting wrap-up; paper published by TNC-NH's Jay Odell.

Granite State Glances - August '05 : August 16, 2005
A race against time for the Ossipee Pine Barrens; archaeology on the Connecticut River; and a contest flush with potential.

Granite State Glances - July '05 : July 13, 2005
A culvert operation on the Ashuelot River watershed in southwestern New Hampshire. Also, tracker Sue Morse to speak in Stoddard; In Response to Place photo exhibit comes to Boston; Fond Farewells to ...

Granite State Glances - June '05 : June 14, 2005
Conserving turtle habitat; expanding Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge; new land protection specialist.

Granite State Glances - May '05 : May 13, 2005
Protecting Great Bay; TNC's Peter Benson is moving on; Discovering early spring wildflowers.

Granite State Glances - April '05 : April 14, 2005
LCHIP Action Alert; Restoring Ossipee Pine Barrens; New Book on TNC by NH Author Bill Birchard

Granite State Glances - March '05 : March 14, 2005
A step closer to Fall Mountain State Forest; LCHIP in demand; Another generous donation in Rye; Ashuelot Art; St. Patrick's Day outings.

Granite State Glances - February '05 : February 09, 2005
Big save on Great Bay. More habitat protected at Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge. Ecological inventory of Cocheco River/Follet's Brook.

Granite State Glances - January '05 : January 12, 2005
Funding for LCHIP. Plus: Mixed blessings for TNC. Bob Miller moves on. Retiring roads from Bunnell Preserve. Invasive plant volunteers. Field trips.

Granite State Glances - December '04 : December 03, 2004
Funding for Great Bay conservation; critical habitats protected in Durham, Ossipee Pine Barrens; funding for LCHIP

Granite State Glances - November '04 : November 12, 2004
Conservation for the Ashuelot River watershed. Rare finds at TNC's Frank Bolles Preserve.

Granite State Glances - October '04 : October 14, 2004
Additional protection for Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge; Northeast Utilities supports TNC's Connnecticut River Project; Nov. 4 meeting for Ossipee Pine Barrens restoration.

Granite State Glances - September '04 : August 27, 2004
Protecting Fall Mountain; "Re-Gifting" in Loudon; Understanding Old Growth Forests; plus more.

Granite State Glances - August '04 : July 29, 2004
New technology and old-fashioned field work combine to combat invasive plants. Also, osprey platforms and oyster condos.

Granite State Glances - July '04 : July 01, 2004
Conservationists have a new tool for protecting the Ashuelot River watershed's most important natural resources: "A Land Conservation Plan for the Ashuelot River Watershed." Plus, a look at the ...

Ashuelot River Watershed Land Conservation Plan : June 23, 2004
The Ashuelot River watershed in southwestern New Hampshire is a remarkably diverse and ecologically significant river system. There are also many good opportunities for conservation, as TNC and a ...

Granite State Glances - June '04 : June 15, 2004
The Conservancy has reached a deal to protect 950 acres on Fall Mountain, near the Connecticut River, in Charlestown and Langdon. This includes habitat for the gloabally rare plant, Northeastern ...

Granite State Glances - May '04 : May 07, 2004
Join staff and supporters of The Nature Conservancy for the New Hampshire chapter's annual meeting, June 5, in Charlestown. Also, the Oceans Commission report energizes marine conservation efforts.

Lasting Action for Fall Mountain : May 05, 2004
The Nature Conservancy is finalizing an agreement with New England Power Company to purchase and protect 950 acres on Fall Mountain, including the entire watershed that harbors a globally rare plant.

Granite State Glances - April '04 : April 07, 2004
A sweet gift for conservation goes a long way -- from Great Bay to Mexico's Maya Forest and the Galapagos Islands. Also, a busy field season ahead for TNC staff.

Granite State Glances - March '04 : March 10, 2004
Checking on the bats of Mascot Mine in Gorham. Also, a UNH survey sheds light on open space bond initiatives.

Granite State Glances - February '04 : February 10, 2004
Powwow River ecosystem gets additional protection. Also, scoping out Great Bay's waterfowl.

Granite State Glances - January '04 : January 14, 2004
The Conservancy updates a conservation action plan for the North Atlantic Coast Ecoregion. Also, updates on LCHIP and the Conservation Trust Fund.

Granite State Glances - December : December 15, 2003
Retiring roads and restoring forests is the Conservancy's focus at TNC's Vickie Bunnell Preserve.

Granite State Glances - November : November 17, 2003
The Conservancy protects important wetlands in Effingham. Also, the story of how an amazing friendship yields a lasting legacy.

Understanding the Ossipee Pine Barrens : October 03, 2003
Conservancy staffers are trying to better understand how the Ossipee Pine Barrens' vegetation might react to fire.

Big Year for the Forest's Little Players : September 15, 2003
You don't have to spend much time in the woods to notice this summer's huge bumper crop of mushrooms. They're everywhere ... all kinds, colors and shapes.

Cool Summer Destinations : July 10, 2003
Looking for a few cool places to hike during a hot summer? Here are a few Nature Conservancy destinations in New Hampshire you might want to check out.

Controlling Invasive Plants : July 10, 2003
The Conservancy is trying a new way to combat purple loosestrife, an aggressively invasive plant that thrives in wetlands.