FOMS Comments on AOP

FOMS comments on Mount Sunapee Annual Operating Plan for 2008-2009

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May 13, 2008 Okemo/Mount Sunapee Resort presented a proposed Annual Operating Plan to the Mount Sunapee Ski Area Advisory Committee, chaired by Comm. George Bald, Dept. of Resources and Economic Development.

For NH-DRED's "Public Involvement & Oversight Policy" for the Mount Sunapee State Park ski area, go to FOMS Library. 

Mt. Sunapee Sightings

"Early Spring in Wendell"

Oil by Susan Parmenter

FOMS March 2008 newsletter included original art by local artist Susan Parmenter, Sunapee, NH.

Prints of "Early Spring in Wendell" and "Into the Woods" are available by contacting the artist or FOMS.

 

"Into the Woods"

Oil by Susan Parmenter

Contact us if you have photographs, art or poetry to contribute to future FOMS newsletters or website.


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Quotes

“Climb the mountains and get their glad tidings.  Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.  The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.” – John Muir (1838-1914)

This quote can be found in the prologue of the "Manual of Mount Sunapee," which chronicled the geological, cultural and natural history of the area and spoke to the importance of public awareness in “preserving the mountain for the enjoyment of all.”   Published in 1915 by the Sunapee Chapter of the Forest Society, the manual sold for 50 cents and the proceeds went to support trail maintenance on Mount Sunapee.

The Manual is available at Abbott Library, Sunapee, NH, in the Reference Department.

MORE QUOTES

“Conservation is humanity caring for the future." - Nancy Newhall

“Man shapes himself through the decisions that shape his environment.” - Rene Jules Dubos

"Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity; and that mountain parks and reservations are useful not only as fountains of timber and irrigating rivers, but as fountains of life." - John Muir 

Send FOMS your favorite quotes about pubic trust, stewardship, land conservation and advocacy.

Permanent Land Protection

Permanent land protection frequently includes partnering with one or more public or private non-profit entities and using a conservation easement, which allows the property owner to retain ownership of the land while protecting its special features.

Easements are often donated, and if they meet federal tax code requirements, can qualify as a charitable donation. The donation value is the difference between the property value with the easement and its value without the easement, which is calculated through an appraisal process.

To donate a conservation easement and take a tax deduction based on the value of the easement, it must have conservation value -- protect natural and cultural assets, such as wildlife habitat, scenic vistas, public trails, agriculture and forestry, rare natural and ecological features and species or other resources.

For more information, visit your local land trust or the NH Center for Land Conservation Assistance or the Land Trust Alliance.

Last Updated ( Sunday, 20 April 2008 04:53 )
 

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FOMS Comments on Proposed 2008-2009 Annual Operating Plan for Mt. Sunapee Ski Area

Stewardship of Mount Sunapee:  In 1910, the first campaign to protect land on Mount Sunapee began with Herbert Welsh and Philip Ayres of the newly formed Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests. By 1934, the Forest Society secured over 1100 acres on Mount Sunapee. In 1948, this land was central to the formation of Mount Sunapee State Park, now encompassing 2900 acres—spectacular, publicly owned land, forested highlands to sandy beach front.

Yes, with the passage of time, change has come to the mountain, the park and ski area within. Yet, Mount Sunapee’s heritage endures.  As demonstrated long ago on Mount Sunapee, environmental stewardship requires public awareness, education and action to protect our special places and natural resources. See how you can help.
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