Bruce Bovill, Heath Bunnell, Jake Bronnenberg, and Jasen Stock recently met with Maggie Goodlander to discuss critical issues facing timber harvesters and timberland owners across the region.
The conversation focused on the economic and environmental importance of New Hampshire’s forestry industry, including challenges impacting sustainable timber harvesting, land management, and long-term forest stewardship. The group also highlighted the significance of the Bartlett Experimental Forest as a nationally recognized resource for forestry research, conservation, and education.
Industry representatives emphasized the need for continued collaboration between policymakers, landowners, and forestry professionals to ensure the health and sustainability of the state’s working forests. The meeting provided an opportunity to share firsthand perspectives on the role forestry plays in supporting rural economies, protecting natural resources, and maintaining New Hampshire’s forest heritage.