From the desk of Rosalind C. Page, Executive Director Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust (ACT)
(603) 823-7777 rpage@act-nh.org

January 29, 2026

259.9 acres in Stewartstown Conserved by Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust

The Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust (ACT) is thrilled to announce our newest property acquisition in Stewartstown.
The 259.9-acre Amey Conservation Area located in Stewartstown, Coös County, was funded by a generous donation from the landowner Paul Amey,  anonymous donors, as well as grant awards from Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP), NH State Conservation Committee Conservation Moose Plate Program, The Nature Conservancy (TNC), and the Tillotson Foundation.

This special piece of land has been cared for and enjoyed by the Amey family for nearly 80 years. Originally, the land consisted of two parcels of hilly, mostly forested topography which were joined together in the 1940s when purchased by the family. To preserve its natural habitat, and prevent it from overuse or development, Paul Amey decided to convey this rich and diverse property to ACT – moving into the next chapter of ownership and stewardship.  Through his conservation efforts, he is ensuring the protection of this land forever. 

“ACT is very appreciative of the support provided by our generous funders for the long-term protection of this forest”, said Rosalind Page, ACT`s Executive Director. “We look forward to managing the forest’s diversity of wildlife habitats, the special Old Growth area covering about 100 acres, and managing the remainder as a working forest for timber harvests, while keeping it open for public uses including hunting, hiking, snowmobiling and educational purposes”.

Coös County is home to beautiful lands, important landscapes, and vital ecological areas. Part of the Amey Conservation Area’s forest has remained relatively untouched since the 1930’s. Because of this, many areas including an exemplary sugar maple community are approaching “old growth” status. Old-growth forests are somewhat rare in the northeast and provide some of the most valuable ecosystems in the world with a wide range of benefits like carbon storage and serving as vital reservoirs for critical biological diversity. Under ACT’s careful management, in 50 to 100 years, that part of the Amey Conservation Area forest will develop a full range of old growth characteristics which will create an extremely dynamic wildlife habitat.

About New Hampshire’s Land and Community Heritage Investment Program 

The New Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP) is an independent state authority providing matching grants to New Hampshire’s municipalities and non-profits, helping to preserve the state’s most important natural, cultural, and historic resources and ensure their contribution to the economy, environment, and quality of life in New Hampshire. LCHIP grants are funded by a $25 fee assessed when deeds, mortgages, and plans are recorded at the state’s ten registries of deeds.

Since 2001, LCHIP has awarded 646 grants, totaling over $68 million to nearly 350 communities and nonprofits across 210 NH communities. As of July 2025, the Program’s investment has helped to conserve more than 247,000 acres of land and rehabilitate 192 historic structures. Learn more about how LCHIP is helping to preserve and protect New Hampshire’s heritage at LCHIP.org, by following LCHIP_NH on Instagram, or LCHIPNH on Facebook.
LCHIP Website: https://lchip.org/index.php
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lchip_nh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LCHIPNH

The Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust (ACT) works with landowners and community partners to permanently protect land in New Hampshire’s North Country for public benefit. ACT preserves farms, wild and working forests, waterways, places of natural, cultural, and recreational importance. We help build healthy communities by creating opportunities for meaningful connections to the natural world and to each other.  Conservation takes community support and we are so grateful to be protecting the lands you love in the North Country.

To learn more about the Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust, events, and conservation projects, visit act-nh.org or call (603) 823-7777.