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March 07, 2008: A Conservation Future for Newmarket Driving Range
After 12 years, family retires business and Partnership protects land.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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March 19, 2008: Nature Conservancy Applauds N.H. House for Passing Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
Program puts region in lead of combating climate-change emissions.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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January 28, 2008: Nature Conservancy Acquires 355 Acres in Madison to Conserve Pine Barrens and Silver Lake Watershed
Project protects important groundwater supply and stream linking Silver Lake with Cook’s Pond.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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December 21, 2007: Congress Approves $2.34 Million to Conserve Ossipee Pine Barrens
Ranked No. 2 nationally, the Forest Legacy project will protect New Hampshire's globally rare ecosystem.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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November 13, 2007: LCHIP Grant Helps Nature Conservancy Protect the Ossipee Pine Barrens
One of several grants recently award by the N.H. Land and Community Heritage Investment Program will help The Nature Conservancy protect one of New Hampshire’s most endangered forest types, the Ossipee Pine Barrens.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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October 24, 2007: An Enduring Gift for a Piece of Heaven on Great Bay
A family’s foresight and Great Bay Resource Protection Partnership protect 79 acres on Great Bay in Newmarket and Durham.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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September 20, 2007: Nature Conservancy Conducts First Prescribed Burns in Ossipee Pine Barrens
After more than five years of careful planning and research, The Nature Conservancy has conducted its first prescribed burns in its Ossipee Pine Barrens Preserve.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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September 18, 2007: Nature Conservancy Recognizes Harold Janeway, NH Fish & Game for Conservation in New Hampshire
Sen. Harold Janeway, N.H. Fish and Game, Bruce Goodwin and Hilary Waite are honored with awards during New Hampshire Chapter's annual meeting.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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September 18, 2007: Nature Conservancy Welcomes New and Returning Trustees
Taylor Caswell, Alice Chamberlin, William Crangle and Frank Magilligan join New Hampshire Chapter board.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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August 14, 2007: Nature Conservancy Conserves Two Key Tracts in the Ossipee Pine Barrens
Sen. Gregg: The country's No. 2-ranked Forest Legacy project is critical to conserving New Hampshire's most endangered forest ecosystem.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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June 26, 2007: NH Conservation Community Hails LCHIP Budget Agreement
Thanks to N.H. House and Senate leadership, meaningful funding may soon be on the way for the state's land conservation program.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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May 30, 2007: Nature Conservancy Prepares for Prescribed Burns in Ossipee Pine Barrens
It will be a busy spring and summer as The Nature Conservancy works to restore the globally rare Ossipee Pine Barrens through timber management and carefully prescribed burns.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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April 17, 2007: Great Bay Partnership Wins EPA's Environmental Merit Award
For its success in protecting ecologically important lands in one of New Hampshire's fastest-growing areas, the Great Bay Resource Protection Partnership has earned a prestigious award from the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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March 01, 2007: Key 71 Acres Added to Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge
The Nature Conservancy assists U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in protecting additional important bird habitat.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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February 16, 2007: Nature Conservancy Applauds Governor Lynch for Supporting LCHIP Funding
Governor’s budget requests $12 million over the next two years for N.H. Land and Community Heritage Investment Program.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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February 05, 2007: Donation by Two Families Protects Rare Forest Type
Pipas and Loomis families donate conservation easements
of 259 acres to The Nature Conservancy.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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February 05, 2007: Ossipee Pine Barrens Project Included in President's Budget
Project to conserve New Hampshire's globally rare ecosystem ranks second in national Forest Legacy ranking.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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December 20, 2006: The Nature Conservancy Hires Great Bay Ecologist
Dr. Ray Konisky of Newfields will advance restoration and conservation opportunities in Great Bay and Gulf of Maine.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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December 08, 2006: Campaign to Protect Ossipee Pine Barrens Reaches Critical Phase
Land protection efforts will help safeguard clean drinking water for families and businesses.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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December 04, 2006: The Nature Conservancy Hires Government Relations Director
New position helps the Conservancy advance conservation through legislation and public policy.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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November 03, 2006: Conway Land Sale Advances Conservation for Three Organizations
A donation of land to the Conservancy yields success for TNC's Ossipee Pine Barrens campaign, the Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Upper Saco Valley Land Trust and the greater Conway community.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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October 30, 2006: Durham Bison Farm Protected by Great Bay Resource Protection Partnership
Conservation easements keep land intact and safeguard resources.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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October 23, 2006: Farming Family Protects Additional Land in Warner
Courser Farm is site of annual Pumpkin Carving Festival
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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September 19, 2006: Nature Conservancy Protects Additional Land at Loverens Mill Preserve
Purchase of 635 acres doubles preserve size and safeguards rare cedar stand.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org
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August 31, 2006: Nature Conservancy Prepares to Conduct Prescribed Burns in Ossipee Pine Barrens
Burns will restore globally rare habitat and reduce fuel levels.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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July 05, 2006: TNC Poised to Protect 349 Acres at Cooks Pond in Madison
Project aims to safeguard pine barrens habitat, groundwater supplies and public access.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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June 20, 2006: Major Milestone Reached for Protecting Great Bog in Portsmouth
Great Bay Resource Protection Partnership protects 269 acres.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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June 20, 2006: The Nature Conservancy to Celebrate Expanded Preserve and New Great Bay Office
Event on June 29 to recognize donation by Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation, the N.H. Chapter’s largest corporate cash gift, and other donors.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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March 31, 2006: Nature Conservancy & US Fish & Wildlife Service Exploring Conservation Options for Lower Ashuelot
Sites in Richmond and Winchester rank high as conservation priorities.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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March 20, 2006: CLF and TNC Recommend Sustainable Options for Managing Seacoast Wastewater Treatment
Analysis and Recommendations of The Conservation Law Foundation and The Nature Conservancy
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Jay Odell
603-659-2678
E-mail: jodell@tnc.org |
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February 08, 2006: Nature Conservancy Protects More Atlantic White Cedar Habitat in Kingston
A globally rare ecosystem along the Powwow River in Kingston is now better protected, thanks to four recent acquisitions by The Nature Conservancy.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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February 08, 2006: The Nature Conservancy Protects Critical Tracts in the Ossipee Pine Barrens
Recent acquisitions protect 235 acres of rare forest in Freedom and Ossipee.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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January 12, 2006: Nature Conservancy receives $2.5 million grant for Connecticut River Program
Ashuelot River and Connecticut Lakes headwaters among the focus areas.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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December 21, 2005: Partnership Set to Transfer 12 Great Bay Parcels to N.H. Fish and Game Department
In a sign of successful conservation around New Hampshire's Great Bay, a dozen tracts of land - totaling 806 acres - will be transferred next month from The Nature Conservancy to the N.H. Fish and Game Department.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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December 20, 2005: Nature Conservancy Applauds Gov. Lynch for Greenhouse Gas Initiative
The Nature Conservancy applauds New Hampshire Governor John Lynch for joining a historic Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to combat climate change.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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December 14, 2005: TNC Expands Lubberland Creek Preserve and Opens New Great Bay Office
Purchase of Newmarket property made possible in part by Lowe's Home Improvement in the N.H. Chapter's largest corporate cash gift.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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November 09, 2005: Conservancy and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announce Rivers Partnership
Ashuelot River Prioritized in Regional Agreement
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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October 07, 2005: Partners Launch Comprehensive Plan for Coastal Conservation
Public meeting October 17 will offer information and opportunity for feedback.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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October 03, 2005: Fall Mountain State Forest Dedicated
Now that 950 acres of important habitat have been permanently protected and donated to the state as a state forest, it’s time to celebrate.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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August 02, 2005: TNC Applauds Congressional Support for Conte Refuge in FY 06 Budget
The Nature Conservancy today applauded Congressional action to fund land protection in the Connecticut River watershed with $650,000 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund in Fiscal Year 2006.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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June 13, 2005: Another 500 Acres Added to Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge
The Nature Conservancy assists U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service protect additional important bird habitat.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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May 05, 2005: Critical Waterfowl Habitat Protected on Great Bay
Important piece protected on Great Bay in Greenland. U.S. Senator Judd Gregg's efforts praised for conservation at Great Bay.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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May 03, 2005: Key Stretch of Squamscott River Protected
Great Bay Resource Protection Partnership protects 89 acres
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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April 13, 2005: Great Bay Partnership Protects 359 Acres Along Piscassic River in Exeter
Critical waterfowl habitat along the Piscassic River in Exeter, Epping and Newfields is now permanently protected in a transaction recently completed by the Great Bay Resource Protection Partnership.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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March 23, 2005: Nature Conservancy Begins First Phase of Restoring Ossipee Pine Barrens
Work accomplishes dual role of safety and ecological restoration.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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March 09, 2005: Fall Mountain Lands to be Donated to State of New Hampshire
The N.H. Executive Council accepts 950 acres from The Nature Conservancy for a new state forest.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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February 01, 2005: Big Save on Great Bay: Shackford Point Protected from Development
Great Bay Resource Protection Partnership protects former Sawyer farm.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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January 31, 2005: More Habitat Protected at Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge
Nature Conservancy helps U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service protect an additional 309 acres of important bird habitat.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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December 13, 2004: TNC Protects Additional Habitat at Ossipee Pine Barrens
The Conservancy protects 84 acres in Ossipee, including NH's best red maple floodplain forest and pitch pine-scrub oak.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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October 15, 2004: TNC's First Phase of Restoring Ossipee Pine Barrens Expected to Begin this Spring
Informational meeting set for Nov. 4 in Madison.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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September 27, 2004: Additional Habitat Protected at Pondicherry Refuge
The Nature Conservancy and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service collaborate to secure protection of important bird habitat.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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September 01, 2004: Nature Conservancy Purchases and Protects Fall Mountain
The Nature Conservancy has purchased 950 acres on Fall Mountain, which harbors the best three of New Hampshire's eight populations of a globally rare plant, northeastern bulrush.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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August 26, 2004: A Gift of Land Helps Conservation in Loudon
Call it "re-gifting" if you will ... the end result is conservation.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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June 05, 2004: Conservancy Closer to Protecting Fall Mountain
The Nature Conservancy has secured a contract to purchase and protect Fall Mountain in Charlestown and Langdon, habitat for the globally rare plant, Northeastern bulrush.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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February 10, 2004: Powwow River Ecosystem Gets Additional Protection
The Nature Conservancy protects 50 acres in Kingston
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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November 17, 2003: Nature Conservancy Protects Important Wetlands in Effingham
Conservation along Wilkinson Brook builds connections with other protected lands.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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October 07, 2003: Conservancy Ramps Up Conservation Efforts on N.H.'s Great Bay
The Nature Conservancy is ramping up conservation efforts around New Hampshire's Great Bay, with the addition of a new office and new staff to focus on the area.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
