Real estate deal gives a boost to New Hampshire’s imperiled state butterfly

By: Molly Rains

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: June 26, 2026

Words: 567

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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A portion of Concord’s pine barrens, the only known home in all of New England for the iridescent, endangered Karner blue butterfly, is changing hands.

Nearly seven acres of sandy, lupine-laden property adjacent to an existing conservation easement will transfer from private ownership to the New Hampshire Department of Fish and Game after the $575,000 sale was approved by Gov. Kelly Ayotte and the Executive Council earlier this month.

The acquisition will expand the …

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