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Habitat management work at Stonehouse Forest (8-12-2036)

SELT is conducting habitat management work at Stonehouse Forest between 8/13-8/21. This involves the use of heavy machinery to reopen an overgrown area surrounding the old homestead site on the Locke Trail.  Trails and parking areas will remain open during this project but it is important that visitors leash pets, stay on trail and always keep a minimum of 100ft from equipment and machinery.
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Land management work happening at Ahl Memorial Forest (6-8-2026)

SELT staff and volunteers will be working on the main trail at the Ahl Memorial Forest this week.  This work will involve machinery and compacting, so please be aware of moving machines and workers. The work will take place Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday this week, or sooner if completed. Thank you! 
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Birch Ridge trails open after controlled burn 4-29-2026

The controlled burn at Birch Ridge Community Forest has been completed and the area is open for recreation.  There may continue to be very minimal smoldering until the coming rains, which is normal and expected.  Thank you!
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Trail closure at Birch Ridge 4-27-2026

Portions of Birch Ridge Community Forest will be closed Monday 4/27 for a controlled burn for land management purposes. For more information and to receive detailed updates, visit seltnh.org/burn.
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Stonehouse Pond entrance paved 4-22-2026

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Following the completion of paving, the road and parking areas at the Stonehouse Pond entrance of Stonehouse Forest will be closed until Friday afternoon or Saturday morning when Fish and Game opens the gate for the start of fishing season. This part of the entrance was paved to improve the terrain, which had multiple deep ruts. 
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Charles E. Rand parking area closed tomorrow morning (January 8, 2026)

Please note: the Charles E. Rand Memorial Forest parking area will be closed the morning of January 8, from 8:00 to 11:00 am to deal with a hazard tree.
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Trees Down at Piscassic Greenway - Use Caution

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 Please note: a pair of red maples have fallen on the long bridge at Piscassic Greenway.  For your safety please exercise caution. One of the tree trunks has a fair bit of poison ivy on it so steering clear is highly encouraged.  Clean up is scheduled for this Monday. Stand by for updates.
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