Location
New Boston, NH

Size
96 Acres

Year Protected
2007

Benefits
Habitat & Wetland Protection
Timber Production
Scenic Value

Key Features
Frontage on Great Meadow Managed Forest
Open Field

Recreational Uses
Snowshoeing/X-C Skiing
Hiking
Wildlife Observation
Horse Back Riding

 


Timberinghill Farm

Timberinghill Property Photo

Photo: Pat Nelson

93 Acres of New Boston's History Conserved

In 1820 the main road between New Boston and Francestown ran past the then Balch Farm.  A decade later the Langdell clan held the deed to those 100 acres.  From their hands and backs flowed dairy products and grains, many being carried by train to Boston markets.

The land was farmed until after WW1.  After that the farming culture quickly lost its way in NH and the land became free to get back to what it does best – grow trees.

When Barbara Sholl purchased the property in 1982, she had an old farmhouse and forest-covered pastures.  One remnant of those bygone farming days did not change; the grand stone walls.  Walking those walls that outlined the farm’s past, its history began to speak to Barbara.  With that sense of belonging came a strong feeling of responsibility, and thoughts pertaining to land’s future. 

Today, Timberinghill Farm, so named by Barbara, is permanently protected.  Such a fine property; with rich edges on Great Meadow, with stepped ridges upon which a well-managed Tree Farm grows. The land is now free to give in a natural way.  Wildlife is abundant and has the freedom to move from one protected property onto another.

The Piscataquog Watershed Association holds this easement and enjoyed the process of negotiating the terms of protection and use with both Barbara and her husband, Kevin McLarnon.  Currently Timberinghill Farm provides forest products for income, honey from bees, pasture for numerous farm animals, a learning environment for school children, and a home for its caring owners

 



Piscataquog Land Conservancy
5A Mill St.
New Boston, NH 03070
(603) 487-3331
email: plc@plcnh.org

The Piscataquog Land Conservancy is a charitable organization registered with the State of New Hampshire,
Taxpayer ID number 23-7085677.

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