Research
The following documents represent some of the economic analysis of the Northern Forest region done for the Sustainable Economy Initiative. Please click the links below to view either a web page or a PDF version of the documents listed.
Regional Analysis
Society & Economy
Social and Economic Overview of the Northern Forest Region ( 1.1 MB)
Referenced Maps - Lower resolution version for Web (1.7 MB)
Referenced Maps - Higher Resolution version for Print (34.8 MB)
Referenced Figures - Lower resolution version for Web (1.0 MB)
Referenced Figures - Higher Resolution version for Print (13.4 MB)
Agriculture
Overview: Agriculture (3.1 MB)
Best Practices Detail: Table - (8.5" x 14" Adobe PDF) (304 KB)
Best Practices Summary: Private Ventures
Best Practices Summary: Trade Associations
Best Practices Summary: Support Programs
Creative Economy
Overview: Creative Economy (2.5 MB)
Best Practices Detail: Table (8.5" x 14" Adobe PDF) (356 KB)
Best Practices Summary: Private Ventures
Best Practices Summary: Programs
Best Practices Summary: Arts & Humanities Associations
Best Practices Summary: Community Based Efforts
Energy
Overview: Energy (596 KB)
Forestry & Forest Products Industry
Overview: Forestry & Forest Products Industry (2.2 MB)
Best Practices Detail: Table - (8.5" x 14" Adobe PDF) (332 KB)
Best Practices Summary: Forestry & Forest Products Industry
Knowledge-Based Economy
Overview: Knowledge-based Economy (188 KB)
Nature & Heritage Based Tourism
Overview: Tourism (172 KB)
Best Practices Detail: Table - (8.5" x 14" Adobe PDF) (296 KB)
Best Practices Summary: Tourism
Maps
University of New Hampshire GRANIT, in partnership with the UNH Carsey Institute, produced regional maps to inform the Sustainable Economy Initiative’s work. These maps contain more detail than those incorporated into Social and Economic Overview of the Northern Forest above.
Base Maps
Physical Map of the Northern Forest Region (856 KB)
Transportation Infrastructure (896 KB)
Cultural Amenities (816 KB)
Recreational Amenities (796 KB)
Conservation Lands ( 912 KB)
Post Secondary Education Locations (496 KB)
Land Cover Map
Population
Population Change 1980–2005 (884 KB)
Population Change 1990–2000 (876 KB)
Population Change 1990–2005 (876 KB)
Population Change 2000–2005 (876 KB)
Percent of Total Population over 65, 2005 ( 880 KB)
Percent Change in Population Age 25–34, 1990–2005 (844 KB)
Education
Percent of Adults over 25 without High School Diploma or Equivalent 2000 (972 KB)
Change in Percent of Adults over 25 without High School Diploma 1990–2000 (956 KB)
Percent of Adults over 25 with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher 2000 (844 KB)
Change in Percent of Adults over 25 with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher 1990–2000 (840 KB)
Work and School Enrollment
Percent Age 15–17 not Working and not in School 2000 (892 KB)
Change in Percent Age 15–17 not Working and not in School 1990–2000 (952 KB)
Percent Age 16-64 Employed 2000 (828 KB)
Change in Percent Age 16–64 Employed 1990–2000 (928 KB)
Poverty, Income by Source, Wages, and Income Distribution
Percent of Individuals in Poverty 2003 (956 KB)
Change in Percent of Individuals in Poverty 1990–2003 (920 KB)
Percent of Personal Income from Transfer Payments 2004 (932 KB)
Average Wage per Job 2004 (956 KB)
Percent Change in Average Wage per Job 1992–2004 (912 KB)
Change in Percent of Households between 50% and 200% of US Median Income 1990–2000 (980 KB)
Second Homes
Percent of Total Housing Units for Seasonal Use 2000 (896 KB)
Change in Number of Housing Units for Seasonal Use 1990–2000 (960 KB)
Percent Change in Number of Housing Units for Seasonal Use 1990–2000 (936 KB)
Related Work
Index of related studies: New York and Vermont (1.0 MB)
Summary of Related Work, Maine & New Hampshire (184 KB)
Summary of Related Work, New York & Vermont (496 KB)