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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

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