New Hampshire Trustees Launch International Committee

Protecting our natural resources for people and nature is not a necessity exclusive to New Hampshire, but throughout this small, fragile planet.

Connecticut Lakes Headwaters Natural Area, Pittsburg, N.H. - E. Aldrich photo Recognizing The Nature Conservancy's leadership in protecting biodiversity at both the local and global level, the New Hampshire chapter’s board of trustees has launched an International Committee. The goal of the committee is to raise awareness among members, friends and the public about the Conservancy’s global conservation priorities, and to raise funds for these critical projects. The committee will assist in presenting the clear link between the health of New Hampshire and international conservation efforts.

"I see our committee's purpose as to build within the New Hampshire chapter more awareness of, and support for, The Nature Conservancy’s international habitat protection programs,” said trustee Arthur Mudge of Hanover. “I see an initial focus on tangible connection, through field trips and live presentations, with TNC programs in Latin America. That's where most of New Hampshire's migratory birds spend most of their year and where some world-class ornithologists from New Hampshire are doing very interesting and important work.”

The committee will look into holding events and forums featuring scientists and guest speakers from other Conservancy programs, as well as field trips to local conservation priority sites. It may also coordinate international trips to global priority project sites to engage members and non-members in on-the-ground conservation work.

Stay tuned for more information from the chapter's international committee.