Newbury, New Hampshire · Merrimack County
This is an unstaffed refuge that depends on our partnership with The Fells to keep track of the property. Management is primarily custodial, with an emphasis on maintaining the ecology trail in good condition. We have constructed foot bridges, removed hanging trees above the trail, cleared down trees, and installed sig…
This is an unstaffed refuge that depends on our partnership with The Fells to keep track of the property. Management is primarily custodial, with an emphasis on maintaining the ecology trail in good condition. We have constructed foot bridges, removed hanging trees above the trail, cleared down trees, and installed signage. During development of the comprehensive conservation plan we completed a forest inventory on the property.
From interstate 89, take Route 103 west towards the town of Newbury, New Hampshire. Then take Route 103A north approximately two miles and the refuge will be on your left. Note: No on-refuge parking is available. Visitors may park at The Fells 456 Route 103A.
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