The NH Department of Environmental Services’ Exotic Species Program coordinates the state’s activities to prevent, research, and control invasive plants and other species. It is funded by $7.50 from each boat registered in the state each year, much of which comes back to local towns via grants for weed control and Lake Host inspectors. This report summarizes the broad range of activities conducted by the DES between 2009 and 2012.
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Hiking the Ossipee Pine Barrens and Foss Mountain
Two favorite hikes in the Ossipee Lake area are profiled in this post on the Hike NH online forum.
Ossipee Pine Barrens Maintenance Schedule Announced
Prescribed burns help reduce the risk of wildfires and accelerate restoration of the unique pine-barrens ecosystem. Abutting property owners can receive notice of the burn dates by contacting The Nature Conservancy at (603) 356-8833.
Controlled Burns in Pine Barrens to Begin
Lake residents may see smoke from a 13-acre burn in the Nature Conservancy property on Ossipee Lake Road.
The Role of New Hampshire’s Non-Profit Sector
The budget process “must include strategies to uphold the essential role government plays in fulfilling its social contract to protect and provide for those-in-need and sustain our communities,” according to a position statement from the N.H. Center for Non-Profits, which says the non-profit sector contributes more than $8 billion, or 14.5%, of the state’s GDP.