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 itLaura 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 Bear Brook State Park.