| Last updated on July 9, 2008 |
Because of its location, nature, and purpose, the Urban Forestry Center is ideally suited to serve as an example of an urban forest. The 182 acre forested/wetland tract will function principally as a demonstration area and its facilities will be used for teaching, education, and research in urban forestry.
Description:
The Urban Forestry Center offers the public the uniqueness of a forested area located just outside of downtown Portsmouth. There are hiking trails, a fitness course, an arboretum, and a forest management area. All of this is surrounded by beautiful gardens, landscape demonstrations and views of the nearby salt marshes.
History:
The Urban Forestry Center was established in 1976 and was given to the people of New Hampshire through a generous bequest by John Elwyn Stone, a direct descendant of John Langdon. Mr. Stone's gift originally consisted of several buildings, 162 acres of field, forest and saltmarsh, and the annual income from a trust fund. An additional 20 acres was purchased bringing the total to 182 acres. The Department of Resources and Economic Development, Division of Forests and Lands manages the property.
Contact people:
Office fax number: 603-431-5553
Address:
Web Site: http://www.nhdfl.org
Directions:
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From Portsmouth Traffic Circle: Take route one bypass south exit off of circle. You will merge with route one and go through five sets of lights. Get into the left lane and take a left at the sixth light onto Elwyn Rd. The Urban Forestry Center will be your first left (about 500 ft.). |
Miscellaneous Information
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Administrator
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Nonprofit other than 501(c)3
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No
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