You might think that an easement steward’s work begins when a conservation project is completed, but it actually begins while the project is unfolding. For example, last fall, I spent four days walking trails; steering my way up woods roads; taking photos, notes, and GPS coordinates of important features; and occasionally picking ticks off my pants. My mission: to collect field data needed to … [Read more...]

It is with heavy hearts that we share news of the passing of Henry “Hank” Swan. He played a key role in shaping the Forest Society of Maine (FSM) into the organization it is today. Hank’s service to FSM dates back to the organization’s beginnings. He was vice president of FSM’s founding board when we were created with the help of the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire’s Forests in 1984 … [Read more...]

Last fall my wife, Terri, and I had the opportunity to travel through England and Scotland.  From Stonehenge, castles, cathedrals, and pubs to the Scottish Highlands and Yorkshire Dales:  what an inspirational journey. You can see the richness of the history at every turn, but even more stunning was seeing the depth of that 10,000-year history, and seeing how those ancient threads are celebrated … [Read more...]