The Center invests in people and communities to secure regional prosperity and a resilient landscape, both essential elements of the New Forest Future we envision for the region.
Though small in area, the Northern Forest of New Hampshire offers so much for residents and visitors: nearly endless outdoor recreation, a rural landscape featuring small towns and local food production, and communities where people know their neighbors.
Lancaster, NH, is a small town with a classic New England downtown surrounded by Northern New Hampshire’s farms, forests, rivers, and mountains. These qualities plus strong community services make Lancaster an exceptional place to live for people seeking the benefits of rural life. The Center is deeply invested in revitalization work here and collaborates with the community on numerous projects.
People in New Hampshire’s North Country appreciate their access to the outdoors and have invested to maintain that access for future generations. The Center has worked with partners in many communities to conserve Community Forests and expland recreational opportunities.
Julie and Doug Weisman, consider investing in Center's Northern Forest Fund to investing in their community.
Center’s Telling Your Forest Story marketing series wraps after four years and 32 graduated wood products business.
The Center is making it easier for Northern Forest youth to access outdoor activities by offering grants of $1,500 – $3,000 for a wide range of recreation programs and projects. The application deadline is March 13, 2026. Awards will be announced by or on April 10.
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We invest in people and communities and build long-term partnerships and local capacity to sustain community pride, purpose and vitality.
We bring new ideas and resources to accelerate innovation and secure regional prosperity.
We pioneer new strategies for rural community economic development at the national and regional levels.
