Lee Conservation Commission

Lee Conservation Commission This page will have information about the Lee Conservation Commission, other NH conservation commissi The statute directs every conservation commission to:
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According to state law Conservation Commissions are formed "for the proper utilization and protection of the natural resources and for the protection of watershed resources of Lee." "...conduct researches into its local land and water areas..."

2.) "...seek to coordinate the activity of unofficial bodies organized for similar purposes..."

3.) "...keep an index of all open space and natural, aest

hetic or ecological areas...all marshlands, swamps and other wetlands..."

4.) "...keep accurate records of its meetings and actions..."

Congratulations to our friends at Monadnock Conservancy!Exciting news out of Stoddard!! The Conservancy has accepted the...
06/01/2026

Congratulations to our friends at Monadnock Conservancy!

Exciting news out of Stoddard!! The Conservancy has accepted the donation of 20.6 acres in and around Island Pond including eight small islands and a wetland.

These islands are open to the public (as they have been in the past) for light recreation including blueberry picking, swimming, and viewing all the amazing wildlife that lives around Island Pond.

We are honored to have worked Bonnie Price Taylor, her daughter Gwen Bethel Riley, and her siblings Sharon Price Aadalen and Dr. Trevor R. Price to see these beautiful acres forever conserved. They have already placed a conservation easement on four of the islands and on 783 forested acres around the pond with frontage along Route 9 and Route 123. The easement is held by the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests (SPNHF).

The Conservancy also wants to thank the community around Island Pond for their support of the project, including many members of the Treelyn Road Association and the Island Pond Association. Thank you for supporting this work and valuing the land!

Happy Friday! 😆
05/29/2026

Happy Friday! 😆

It's !IT'S THE ANNUAL LADY SLIPPER COUNT!Walk the Kettle Hole trail at Maud Jones Memorial Forest and count how many La...
05/26/2026

It's !

IT'S THE ANNUAL LADY SLIPPER COUNT!

Walk the Kettle Hole trail at Maud Jones Memorial Forest and count how many Lady Slipper flowers you see. Post your tally below.

Reminder: do not pick any of the flowers or dig up any of the plants.

Let's see who this year's winner will be! Good luck counting!

Um…Happy Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week!? 🤔Here is a post from our friends at UNH Cooperative Extension Forestry and W...
05/20/2026

Um…Happy Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week!? 🤔

Here is a post from our friends at UNH Cooperative Extension Forestry and Wildlife Program -

It’s Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week (May 17-23)! Emerald ash borer (EAB) is non-native insect that often kills ash trees within 3–5 years of infestation. This week, we encourage you to learn about signs and symptoms of EAB and check out some similar looking insects. Learn more by visiting our website: https://extension.unh.edu/blog/2026/05/5-resources-emerald-ash-borer-awareness-week-2026

Photos: Bugwood.org, USDA Forest Service & Maine Dept. of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry

It's !My Merlin app tells me this is what was serenading me this morning. Check out the app - it's wonderful!
05/19/2026

It's !

My Merlin app tells me this is what was serenading me this morning. Check out the app - it's wonderful!

Ticks are active across New Hampshire, and understanding your risk starts with good information.In a recent episode of o...
05/18/2026

Ticks are active across New Hampshire, and understanding your risk starts with good information.

In a recent episode of our Shared Soil podcast, hosts Kendall and Rebecca sit down with Extension Diagnostic Service Program Manager Shyloh Favreau to discuss tick safety, personal protection, and the growing threat of tick-borne diseases in New Hampshire.

The episode covers:

How to properly check for ticks after spending time outdoors
Clothing and repellent strategies to reduce exposure
Why blacklegged ticks are a concern in New Hampshire
How the UNH Tick Testing Service works and what results can tell you

UNH Extension’s Tick Testing Service identifies tick species and tests for pathogens, with results often available within three days. The service is available year-round and can help inform next steps after a bite.

Tick Talk Episode: https://extension.unh.edu/blog/2026/05/tick-talk

UNH Extension Tick Test Service: https://extension.unh.edu/tick-testing?utm_source=Sticker+&utm_medium=QR+Code&utm_campaign=StickerSpring25&fbclid=IwY2xjawRxbFtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFDR0pWTEtacTB6NTBZSHR5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHssM48AIKIJZZJ1h8CmweXDwo0jCBuWh9-RVeGQ5A1IqGYot38lu3ehILA-__aem_9VDzcjQ99dq85c6PTFEMNw&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv1_a1demo0jsg5jds

Happy Friday! 😆🌸
05/15/2026

Happy Friday! 😆🌸

Love this from Earth Porm 💚Did you know? Squirrels accidentally plant thousands of trees every year.They bury nuts and...
05/14/2026

Love this from Earth Porm 💚

Did you know? Squirrels accidentally plant thousands of trees every year.

They bury nuts and forget about 74% of them. Many of those forgotten caches grow into trees.

From our friends at UNH Extension - Decades of hard use can leave land depleted, overgrown and stripped of habitat, but ...
05/13/2026

From our friends at UNH Extension -

Decades of hard use can leave land depleted, overgrown and stripped of habitat, but with the right expertise, it can be restored.

When Gerry Langdon purchased 93 acres in Epping in the 1980s, the property bore the scars of past agriculture and neglect: trash dumps, abandoned vehicles, scrub growth choking out healthy trees. What changed the course of that land was a phone call to Matt Tarr, UNH Extension’s statewide wildlife habitat specialist.

For nearly 40 years, Tarr has worked alongside Langdon to reimagine the property not for profit, but for wildlife. Through UNH Extension’s research-based forestry and habitat guidance, they created better cover and water access, prioritized nut-bearing trees, preserved old snags for birds, and managed tree harvests with habitat health in mind.

The result is a healthier forest, thriving ponds filled with fish, birds and turtles, and a property that now supports far more life than it once did.

This is the long view of UNH Extension’s impact: helping New Hampshire landowners make informed decisions that restore forests, strengthen wildlife habitats, and create lasting stewardship for future generations.

Read the full story - https://www.unh.edu/news/2026/04/tale-trees-turtles

It's !And the flowers are coming out in the woods!Here's a wood anemone that I saw in the Town Forest on the Wheelwrigh...
05/12/2026

It's !

And the flowers are coming out in the woods!

Here's a wood anemone that I saw in the Town Forest on the Wheelwright Pond trail. What have you seen?

Post a picture of a flower that you've seen while walking on the Lee trails. Let's see what we can identify!

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