FOMS Comments on AOP

FOMS comments on Mount Sunapee Annual Operating Plan for 2008-2009

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May 13, 2008 Okemo/Mount Sunapee Resort presented a proposed Annual Operating Plan to the Mount Sunapee Ski Area Advisory Committee, chaired by Comm. George Bald, Dept. of Resources and Economic Development.

For NH-DRED's "Public Involvement & Oversight Policy" for the Mount Sunapee State Park ski area, go to FOMS Library. 

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"Early Spring in Wendell"

Oil by Susan Parmenter

FOMS March 2008 newsletter included original art by local artist Susan Parmenter, Sunapee, NH.

Prints of "Early Spring in Wendell" and "Into the Woods" are available by contacting the artist or FOMS.

 

"Into the Woods"

Oil by Susan Parmenter

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Quotes

“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.

MORE QUOTES

“Conservation is humanity caring for the future." - Nancy Newhall

“Man shapes himself through the decisions that shape his environment.” - Rene Jules Dubos

"Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity; and that mountain parks and reservations are useful not only as fountains of timber and irrigating rivers, but as fountains of life." - John Muir 

Send FOMS your favorite quotes about pubic trust, stewardship, land conservation and advocacy.

SRKG Offers Updated Trail Guide

Hikers and nature lovers, not to mention bibliophiles, will be interested in the Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge Greenway Coalition’s improved Trail Guide being published this March. The Guidebook will have much the same look and feel of the first edition, but has been reedited to make it more accurate and easier to use by hikers enjoying the “Emerald Necklace,” the 75-miles of trails that cross Sunapee, Ragged and Kearsarge Mountains.

The updated guide includes revised trail descriptions reflecting route changes and improvements; better identification of flora and fauna found along the Greenway trails; and two companion essays discussing hiking and environmental awareness.

“It’s a beautiful little publication, appealing to even those who don’t hike actively, but who are interested in the environmental diversity of our region,” noted Guidebook Committee chairman Frank Perrotta of Newbury. “The illustrations by Loa Winter are worth the price alone.”

The new maps were designed by longtime Greenway member and GIS specialist Brian Faughnan of Wilmot using the software ArcView GIS. The powerful program “allows greater control over appearance and content of the maps. Users will find them easier to read and more detailed,” Faughnan said. Distances mentioned in the trail descriptions have been correlated with the GPS-ed distances shown on the maps.

The Guidebooks ($10) are available at: Village Sports and Morgan Hill Bookstore, New London; Main Street BookEnds, Warner; Dartmouth Bookstore, Hanover; Norwich Bookstore, Norwich, Vt.; Gibson’s Bookstore, Concord; the Toadstool bookstores in Milford and Peterborough; and directly from the SRKG by contacting Iain Gilmour, 603-927-4053. Additionally, purchases can be made at participating local libraries and from SRKG directors and hike leaders.

The Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge Greenway Coalition is a non-profit volunteer organization that promotes hiking and land conservation amid the rugged beauty of these three major mountains. Its 75 miles of trails, incorporating 14 separate hikes through 10 towns, are open to all. For information, visit the website at www.srkg.com, or write: Sunapee- Ragged-Kearsarge Greenway Coalition, PO Box 1684, New London, NH 03257-1684.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 01 May 2008 07:06 )
 

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FOMS Comments on Proposed 2008-2009 Annual Operating Plan for Mt. Sunapee Ski Area

Stewardship of Mount Sunapee:  In 1910, the first campaign to protect land on Mount Sunapee began with Herbert Welsh and Philip Ayres of the newly formed Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests. By 1934, the Forest Society secured over 1100 acres on Mount Sunapee. In 1948, this land was central to the formation of Mount Sunapee State Park, now encompassing 2900 acres—spectacular, publicly owned land, forested highlands to sandy beach front.

Yes, with the passage of time, change has come to the mountain, the park and ski area within. Yet, Mount Sunapee’s heritage endures.  As demonstrated long ago on Mount Sunapee, environmental stewardship requires public awareness, education and action to protect our special places and natural resources. See how you can help.
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