New land protection projects are exciting for PLC and our members, so we share quite a bit of news about the work leading to the completion of a land or conservation easement acquisition. But what happens after the closing date? … Read More
Catch up on the latest news from PLC in the spring/summer issue of the Piscataquog News.… Read More
Mike Gagnon of UNH Extension’s forestry team joined PLC staff and 15 attendees on March 5th to tour the Tuthill Woodlands Preserve in New Boston. This property was harvested in 2017 by foresters from Meadowsend Timberlands as part of a carefully developed forest management plan. The unique topography, ecology, and history of the Tuthill Woodlands Preserve were factored into the forestry decisions with the goal of protecting soils, water, the wildlife who call Tuthill home, and improving the timber quality for the future.… Read More
New land protection projects are exciting for PLC and our members, so we share quite a bit of news about the work leading to the completion of a land or conservation easement acquisition. But what happens after the closing date? … Read More
Early in 2020, the offices at Piscataquog Land Conservancy underwent some updates – new carpets, fresh paint, and new furniture. Soon after renovations were completed, the pandemic sent our staff home to work remotely. Our updated spaces were mostly uninhabited … Read More
Piscataquog Land Conservancy had an incredible year, completing six land protection projects and adding 648.3 acres to our conserved properties. Southern New Hampshire is under intense development pressure and the responsive action of conscientious landowners, driven municipal partners, enthusiastic volunteers … Read More
On Sunday, January 16th PLC partnered with the Brookline, NH Conservation Commission and UNH Extension to host a Winter Tree and Shrub ID Event at Hobart-Fessenden Woods in Brookline, NH – and winter it was! Morning temperatures clocked in at … Read More
New land protection projects are exciting for PLC and our members, so we share quite a bit of news about the work leading to the completion of a land or conservation easement acquisition. But what happens after the closing date? … Read More
They’ve done it again! As of December 31, 2021 PLC has completed the 2021 conservation easement monitoring season. During the 2021 season, 128 properties were monitored by 84 volunteers, totaling over 500 hours of volunteer work. A tremendous thank you … Read More
In December PLC was awarded a three-year, $60,000 operating grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, the maximum amount given through the its Community Grants program. Payable in three annual installments, the new grant will help cover core expenses like … Read More