White Mountain National Forest

Effective May 1, overnight visitors in the Pemigewasset Wildnerness of the White Maintain National Forest will be required to carry bear-proof canisters to store their food, trash, and scented items that may attract bears.

The Bartlett Experimental Forest is one of more than 50 research centers being shuttered by the agency. The state’s other experimental forest is not currently slated to close.

The trail serves as a starting point for a popular hike, the Pemigewasset Loop. It was originally damaged during Hurricane Irene.

As public lands are asked to do more with less, the National Visitor Use Monitoring survey helps the Forest Service better anticipate and address needs here in the White Mountains, from parking and signage to trail maintenance and staffing.

The lawsuit was filed on behalf of New Hampshire individuals and businesses who would be affected by the logging operation in the White Mountain National Forest.

The Madison Gulf Bridge is closed after an inspection by the U.S. Forest Service. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy has approved an official detour for thru hikers.

Federal officials say the memo from early April is aimed at reducing wildfire risk and ensuring a “reliable and consistent supply of timber.”

One piece of public land, two very different perspectives about how to use it, and the agency that somehow has to appease them both.

The cuts are part of the controversial effort by the Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) to reduce the size of government.

A recently approved logging project in the Sandwich Range of the White Mountain National Forest is close to popular hiking trails, upsetting some local hikers. But Forest Service officials say logging is consistent with their mission.