Please help us protect park ecosystems by not collecting fiddlehead ferns, ramps, or other plant materials within park boundaries.Plants in the park are protected by law and may not be disturbed or collected (36 CFR §2.1(c)). This includes parts of plants such as flowers, seeds, leaves, branches, and roots.
National Park Service staff, volunteers, and contractors have worked to restore the park’s natural resources for future generations. Their efforts have led to increased biodiversity and improved forest health throughout the park. In addition to federal protections, the type of floodplain forest within the park is rated S2 by the New Hampshire Natural Heritage Bureau, indicating imperiled status or rarity within the state. Thank you for helping to protect this sensitive area and natural resources throughout the park. |
Last updated: March 8, 2024