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Exemplary Forest System Expanded at Mt. Sunapee State Park
home page, latest news, natural heritage, old-growth forest

Exemplary Forest System Expanded at Mt. Sunapee State Park

March 17, 2025May 10, 2025

Below is the 2024 expanded area of the Northern Hardwood-Conifer Exemplary Forest System within the Mt. Sunapee State Park. Now…

home page, natural heritage, old-growth forest

DOCUMENTARY FILM ON MT. SUNAPEE’S FOREST

October 25, 2022March 17, 2025

  We are announcing the release of a new film focused on Mount Sunapee’s Old Growth Forest.    The Forgotten…

land protection, native plants, natural heritage, old-growth forest, voices

What defines old growth in New Hampshire?

March 10, 2021November 9, 2023

Old trees, large trees, structural diversity, snags, coarse woody debris, pit and mound topography, nurse logs, canopy gaps, broken-topped trees,…

Resistance Radio talks old forest ecology and protection
native plants, natural heritage, old-growth forest, voices

Resistance Radio talks old forest ecology and protection

June 29, 2020June 30, 2020

Resistance Radio recently aired an interview with Joan Maloof, an old-growth advocate. During the discussion, Maloof relates personal stories as…

Sunapee Mountain hike bestows far more than one seeks
hiking, natural heritage, voices

Sunapee Mountain hike bestows far more than one seeks

June 16, 2020February 12, 2024

At Mount Sunapee State Park, the forested hiking trails take you through an exemplary natural community system, which encompasses rare old forest. As you explore the great outdoors, please stay on the trails and be mindful of trail conditions and others on the trails.

Old-Growth Forest Network founder speaks for forest
advocacy, natural heritage, old-growth forest, voices

Old-Growth Forest Network founder speaks for forest

May 7, 2020May 10, 2020

Voices & Views shares an inspiring article. The Esperanza Project interviewed Joan Maloof, founder of the Old-Growth Forest Network: “What…

Let the forests speak through you
advocacy, natural heritage, old-growth forest, voices

Let the forests speak through you

April 29, 2020May 10, 2020

Voices & Views: Let the forests speak through you. The photos and sentiment are courtesy of a Friends of Mount…

Everlasting Forests: The Mount Sunapee Story
natural heritage, old-growth forest

Everlasting Forests: The Mount Sunapee Story

April 28, 2020April 27, 2023

“Everlasting Forests: The Mount Sunapee Story”—a Friends of Mount Sunapee presentation—is now available online. View (via YouTube: “Everlasting Forests: The…

“Nature’s peace will flow into you …”
environment, exploration, natural heritage

“Nature’s peace will flow into you …”

April 3, 2020April 3, 2020

Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The…

PBS Brief But Spectacular take on environmental literacy and old growth
advocacy, education, natural heritage, old-growth forest, voices

PBS Brief But Spectacular take on environmental literacy and old growth

March 9, 2020May 12, 2020

 Check out this Brief But Spectacular take aired on PBS. Naturalist John Bates speaks about the purpose of his…

The under-told story: Mount Sunapee’s rare forest
environment, natural heritage, old-growth forest, public policy

The under-told story: Mount Sunapee’s rare forest

March 3, 2020March 7, 2020

Many people know Mount Sunapee as a fun place to ski. Few know the story of its rare forest. Yet,…

exploration, natural heritage, old-growth forest

Film showing: “The Lost Forests of New England”

January 25, 2020February 22, 2020

A film showing of “The Lost Forests of New England” will be held Thursday, January 30, from 7:00 pm to…

VGJ: Citizens work to protect ancient forest on Mt. Sunapee
natural heritage, old-growth forest

VGJ: Citizens work to protect ancient forest on Mt. Sunapee

December 23, 2019February 20, 2021

The Valley Green Journal, a local independent grassroots newsletter, recently published an article about the work that Friends of Mount Sunapee…

advocacy, natural heritage, old-growth forest

Eagle Times: Sunapee group seeks protection of old growth

October 6, 2019February 13, 2020

The Friends of Mount Sunapee continues its work on conservation, natural resource protection, education, and advocacy. Our current focus includes…

natural heritage, public policy, recreation

DNCR announces Sunapee lease transfer and amendments

October 12, 2018February 22, 2020

Read FOMS latest Enews The state-owned ski area at Mount Sunapee State Park recently took another significant turn. Commissioner Sarah…

DNCR to announce Mount Sunapee lease decision at Sept. 26 meeting
advocacy, land protection, natural heritage, public policy, recreation

DNCR to announce Mount Sunapee lease decision at Sept. 26 meeting

September 19, 2018February 19, 2020

Special Alert: Mount Sunapee State Park Public Information Session – Wednesday, September 26 (6 pm) at Mount Sunapee State Park…

environment, natural heritage, old-growth forest

‘The primeval forest of Mount Sunapee’

July 30, 2018February 19, 2024

Courtesy of the Eagle Times, July 28, 2018, this article by Steve Russell, president of Friends of Mount Sunapee, reports on…

environment, exploration, hiking, natural heritage, recreation

SooNipi Magazine: ‘Hiking Mount Sunapee’s Summit Trail’

June 18, 2015February 20, 2021

Enjoy and explore the Summit Trail at Mount Sunapee State Park. The SooNipi Magazine, always a fun and informative read,…

advocacy, environment, natural heritage, old-growth forest, public policy

How do you describe Mount Sunapee’s rare old forest?

February 1, 2015March 3, 2020

Q. – The manager of Okemo/Mount Sunapee Resort has repeatedly stated that there is no old growth in the proposed…

advocacy, natural heritage, old-growth forest

Herbert Welsh: Protect Mount Sunapee for All People

January 15, 2015February 15, 2024

Herbert Welsh: “Save Mount Sunapee for all people to all time!” Herbert Welsh (1851-1941) was a political reformist, an artist,…

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Friends of Mount Sunapee advocates for the permanent protection of Mount Sunapee State Park's old growth forest and exemplary natural community system of which it is a part; thus, preserving the unique character and natural beauty of the rural communities in the mountain's shadow.

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