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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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