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Category: voices

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,…

climate change, conservation, voices

Rewilding: Bob Leverett on old growth, carbon sequestration, forest recovery

February 16, 2021September 16, 2023

Voices & Views shares an interview with forest expert Bob Leverett via Rewilding. The discussion delves into the complex web…

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: The Healthiest Forest
environment, old-growth forest, public policy, voices

Old-Growth Forest Network: The Healthiest Forest

June 12, 2020June 17, 2020

Created by the Old-Growth Forest Network, this film “takes you on a 4-minute journey that represents 300 years in the…

‘Time for a climb’ from New Hampshire Garden Solutions
environment, exploration, hiking, native plants, voices

‘Time for a climb’ from New Hampshire Garden Solutions

May 31, 2020

It’s Time For a Climb: New Hampshire Garden Solutions takes you along on a recent outing on Pitcher Mountain in…

The Hobblebush
exploration, hiking, native plants, voices

The Hobblebush

May 24, 2020May 27, 2020

When heading out for a springtime hike or forest walk, be sure to look for the showy flowers of the…

environment, exploration, hiking, voices

Gale Straub: ‘She Explores – Women in the Outdoors’

May 22, 2020May 24, 2020

“Enjoy. I find inspiration and comfort by connecting with women who share their outdoor experiences and stories.” A Friends of…

Recent bird sightings
birds, voices, wildlife

Recent bird sightings

May 13, 2020October 11, 2023

Voices & Views, bird sightings in the Sunapee region: The NH Audubon Rare Bird Alert for May 4, 2020, reported…

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…

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…

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  • Check-Out this Great Video on Rewilding
  • Film: “The Return of Old Growth Forests” – New England Forest

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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.

Friends of Mount Sunapee
P.O. Box 199
Georges Mills, NH 03751

Contact us: friendsofmountsunapee@gmail.com

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