Caring for NH's Pisgah State Park Since 1986
The Friends of Pisgah Inc. (A.K.A. the F.O.P.) is a group of volunteers who works directly with the State Of N.H. division of Parks and Recreations. Our mission is to develop and maintain Pisgah’s many trail systems for the education and enjoyment of all who visit.
The F.O.P. council is a group of elected volunteers that creates and executes an annual work plan for Pisgah, hosts monthly work days, hikes, and a yearly kayaking trip. We also maintain a shelter abutting Pisgah State Park, and collect and maintain historical documentation about Pisgah.
Our organization is able to achieve our goals through volunteers and memberships. Membership dues go toward providing materials to aid us in maintaining trail systems by giving us the ability to purchase tools such as potato hooks, chain saws, and materials for the many bridges and trails we maintain in Pisgah. As a member you are also invited to help out on work days and join our events. You will receive emails of activities we are hosting, a yearly newsletter, an invite to the annual meeting, and the ability to give back to the park we all use and love.
https://www.nhstateparks.org/news-events/improving-state-parks/pisgah-timber-harvest
Operation of the timber sale east of Old Chesterfield Road which was delayed due to last summer’s rains, will begin on the week of August 15th.
Road repairs to Winchester Road and Old Chesterfield Road (from Winchester Road to the just north of the Lily Pond Trail at the new Habitat Trail southern spur) will happen first. Access will be limited on portions of the trail - watch for signs and updates here.
During harvest many of the old culverts and bridges will be covered with “crane or timber mats” to protect them during trucking and forwarding. These wooden mats are similar to wooden bridges so equestrians should be aware of possible traction issues.
Once harvesting begins, there will be occasional weekday trail closures (watch here for updates) and trucks on Winchester and Old Chesterfield Rd during weekdays.
For more information on this this project and timber harvesting in State Parks and State Forests, contact Project Forester, Inge Seaboyer at 603-464-3453 or Regional Forester, Scott Rolfe 603-2278741.
