TIMBER TALKS: LANDOWNERS LIABILITY & RECREATIONAL USES
Timber Talks are hosted by the New Hampshire Timber Owners Association around the state. Join them either February 7 in Lancaster or February 8 in Concord for a no charge workshop on how upcoming legislative topics that could impact you as a landowner. 
Workshop Details: New Hampshire has a rich history of supporting outdoor recreation on private land. The New Hampshire Timberland Owners Association, NH Tree Farm Program and Quality Deer Management Association First NH Chapter, are pleased to sponsor this discussion and informational session for landowners who allow outdoor recreation on their property. Topics to be discussed are: As a forest landowner who allows recreation on your property, what is your liability if someone gets injured? What state laws and programs exist to protect you and what new legislative efforts are in the works? And as a landowner, what can you do to mitigate your exposure to risk?
Speakers:
Glenn Normandeau, Executive Director, N.H. Fish and Game Department
Chris Gamache, Program Specialist, N.H. Trails Bureau
Simon Leeming, Attorney, Preti & Flaherty, Concord, NH
Christopher Meier, Attorney, Cooper, Cargill & Chant, North Conway, NH
Locations:
Join us in Lancaster at the N.H. Fish & Game Office, 629B Main Street (Route 3, just north of the fairgrounds). Join us in Concord at the Conservation Center, 54 Portsmouth Street (Look for the entrance marked "Conservation Center").
Co-Sponsors: Quality Deer Management Association - First N.H. Chapter.
“To ensure the future of white-tailed deer, wildlife habitat and our hunting heritage.”
QDMA promotes sustainable, high quality white-tailed deer populations, wildlife habitats, and ethical hunting experiences through education, research, and management in partnership with hunters, landowners, natural resource professionals, and the public. Membership in the QDMA is open to anyone with an interest in the wise management of white-tailed deer.
New Hampshire Tree Farm Program
"Sustaining forests, watersheds and healthy habitats through the power of private stewardship for more than 50 years"
The New Hampshire Tree Farm Program is an application of the American Tree Farm System (ATFS) and has been operated by volunteers through the New Hampshire Tree Farm Executive Committee since 1950. The American Tree Farm System is a nationwide program that encourages private forest owners to actively manage their forests in a sustainable manner for multiple values.
New Hampshire Timber Owners Association
"Timber Talks" are informal sessions to inform our members and guests about legislative topics and regulations that could impact the value and enjoyment of their land. Join us as a Member - the NHTOA is a non-profit membership group made up of landowners like you. As a member you receive information on issues important to you and the management of your property. You also will receive discounts for classes sponsored by NHTOA. Please call 603-224-9699 for more details.
Your friends in the forest,
Jeff & Crews
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