Climb the mountains

“Climb the mountains and get their glad tidings.  Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.  The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.” – John Muir (1838-1914)

This quote can be found in the prologue of the "Manual of Mount Sunapee," which chronicled the geological, cultural and natural history of the area and spoke to the importance of public awareness in “preserving the mountain for the enjoyment of all.”   Published in 1915 by the Sunapee Chapter of the Forest Society, the manual sold for 50 cents and the proceeds went to support trail maintenance on Mount Sunapee.

The Manual is available at Abbott Library, Sunapee, NH, in the Reference Department.

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Natural Heritage Study of Mount Sunapee Old Growth

Area Inventory of State Lands: Mount Sunapee State Park

The NH Natural Heritage Bureau produced the 2003 Natural Heritage Inventory of the East Bowl at Mount Sunapee State Park (2003).  It includes:

"A comprehensive assessment of the ecological context, land-use history and present status of the East Bowl of Mount Sunapee. An analysis of historical land use and vegetation information is combined with field survey results to (1) describe the locations of exemplary natural communities in the East Bowl with an emphasis on old forests, (2) describe the state and regional ecological significance of Mount Sunapee’s forest communities, and (3) recommend Natural Area designations. 51 pages, maps, figures, 8 color plates."

Note file size. Download the Natural Heritage Inventory of the East Bowl at Mount Sunapee State Park - 2003 (3 MB)

Also, NHB produced: "Old Forests and Rare Plants at the Mount Sunapee Ski Lease Area (1999)"

Unfortunately, the NH Natural Heritage Bureau no longer makes these reports available on-line.

For more information about these reports contact: NH Division of Forests and Lands, PO Box 1856, Concord, New Hampshire 03302-1856. Tel: (603) 271-2214

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