In 1997, two young scientists bought 116 acres beside New Hampshire’s Bear Brook State Park; 25 years later, they placed the entire farm under conservation protection for wetlands, forests and wildlife
Bonk and Trowbridge had planned to conserve the property since they bought it Laura Bonk and Phil Trowbridge bought 116 acres of undeveloped land in Allenstown, New Hampshire, in 1997. The couple were young scientists and outdoor enthusiasts at the time. They recognised the importance of the property, which lies along the northern boundary of…