01/28/2026
We are thrilled to announce our newest property acquisition in Stewartstown!
The 259.9-acre Amey Conservation Area located in Stewartstown, Coös County, was funded by a generous donation from the landowner Paul Amey, anonymous donors, as well as grant awards from Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP),NH State Conservation Committee Conservation Moose Plate Program, The Nature Conservancy (TNC), and The Tillotson Foundation.
This special piece of land has been cared for and enjoyed by the Amey family for nearly 80 years. Originally, the land consisted of two parcels of hilly, mostly forested topography which were joined together in the 1940s when purchased by the family. To preserve its natural habitat, and prevent it from overuse or development, Paul Amey decided to convey this rich and diverse property to ACT - moving into the next chapter of ownership and stewardship. Through his conservation efforts, he is ensuring the protection of this land forever.
“ACT is very appreciative of the support provided by our generous funders for the long-term protection of this forest,” said Rosalind Page, ACT’s Executive Director. “We look forward to managing the forest’s diversity of wildlife habitats, the special Old Growth area covering about 100 acres, and managing the remainder as a working forest for timber harvests, while keeping it open for public uses including hunting, hiking, snowmobiling and educational purposes”.
Coös County is home to beautiful lands, important landscapes, and vital ecological areas. Part of the Amey Conservation Area’s forest has remained relatively untouched since the 1930’s. Because of this, many areas including an exemplary sugar maple community are approaching “old growth” status. Old-growth forests are somewhat rare in the northeast and provide some of the most valuable ecosystems in the world with a wide range of benefits like carbon storage and serving as vital reservoirs for critical biological diversity.
