A Promise for People and Nature
The Southeast Land Trust (SELT) conserves and stewards land for the benefit of people and nature in New Hampshire. SELT serves all of Rockingham and Strafford counties and has conserved tens of thousands of acres since 1980, including nature preserves, hiking trails, farmland, and scenic vistas.
SELT relies on its annual contributing members, committed Board of Directors, and talented staff and volunteers to keep advancing critical conservation initiatives in our region.
Our Mission
To protect and sustain the significant lands in our communities for clean water, outdoor recreation, fresh food, wildlife, and healthy forests.
Our Vision
Conserved lands in every community, sustaining people and nature.
Staff
Brian Hart
Executive Director
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Beverly Shadley
Deputy Director
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Deborah Goard
Stewardship and Land Engagement Director
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Duane Hyde
Land Conservation Director
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Zoe Graves
Outreach and Education Director
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Bridget Drake
Executive and Office Assistant
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Amanda Ellms
Easement Stewardship Manager
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Chad Fierros
Forest and Wildlife Habitat Manager
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Yohann Hanley
Trails and Community Engagement Manager
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Lori Sommer
Coastal Watershed Land Conservation Manager
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Emily Burns
Conservation Coordinator
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David Johnson
Senior Communications Advisor
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Jean Dill
Database and Gift Entry Manager
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Lizzy Franceschini
Education Program Manager
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Amy Shellenberger
Donor Relations Specialist
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Katie Bates
Conservation Easement Steward
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Board of Directors
Brent Merriam, President
Epping
Peter Bergh, Vice-President
Portsmouth
Pam Hall, Treasurer
Portsmouth
Haley Andreozzi, Secretary
Deerfield
Tom Chamberlin
New Castle
Dan Clapp
Madbury
Bruce Goodwin
Kingston
Reggie Hall
Hampton
Scott Marion
Rye
Joanie Pratt
Exeter
Sam Reid (Immediate Past President)
Portsmouth
Edie Shipley
Brentwood
Laurie Smith
Dover
John Wallace
Barrington
Alison Watts
Newfields
Much of the beautiful photography on this website is Copyright Jerry Monkman, EcoPhotography LLC
