Loudon – BOISVERT & NORMAND
Off of NH Route 106 and Currier Road
79 acres of softwood forest with frontage on the Soucook River
Public access
August 2004
The Nature Conservancy donated an easement on 79 acres of highly productive forest in Loudon in 2004 to ensure the property will be protected in perpetuity. The easement was crafted to allow commercial forestry while guaranteeing that the productive capacity of the property is maintained and protected. Subsequently Jack and Mary Bronnenberg purchased the property with the intention of practicing sustainable forestry and habitat conservation on this spectacular pine lot. Jack Bronnenberg responsibly stewarded this land for nearly 20 years until he was ready to transition its ownership.
In June 2023, the property was purchased by Michael R. Boisvert and Jon D. Normand for active public outdoor recreation; for the study and wonder of nature; and for the conservation of open spaces, particularly the conservation of productive forest land, wildlife habitat and ground water quality. Mike and Jon have generously funded construction of an official entrance on Currier Road with an off-road parking area, informational kiosk, trails network that includes trail map, signage, and foot bridge. Future plans include installing benches and building a pollinator garden.
Located on the corner of Route 106 and Currier Road, the Nature Preserve is dominated by towering pine-oak forests, and includes three hiking trails: Soucook Sanctuary, Esker, and Pollinator Gardens trail. The nature preserve is intended solely for non-motorized recreational uses such as hiking, skiing, and mountain biking. The intent is to preserve the wild nature and native habitat of the property. The new owners will continue sustainable forestry practices and sustain membership in the Tree Farm Program with a forest management plan.
The Soucook Sanctuary Trail leads to the Soucook River; the preserve has 1,200 feet frontage on the Soucook River. The Esker Trail leads to an extensive glacial formation known as an esker, a long ridge of sand of gravel left by the melt water pattern of the last glaciers; this trail also leads to numerous vernal pools. The Pollinator Garden leads to a garden constructed in the previous logging yard. There also is an extensive woods roads network for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and mountain biking. The preserve is open to public access and school groups and organizations may use it for field studies and workshops.
If you want to visit the Nature Preserve:
From the north, look for Currier Road on the right after the traffic lights for the intersection of Route 129. From the south, it’s about 3 miles south of the Motor Speedway. Look for Currier Road on the left.
