Nature Economy

Bridge with leaves in fall
Keene Undertakes Study to Better Connect Trails with Downtown
UNH Extension’s Downtowns & Trails program helps communities utilize the natural and built world
NH Extension Community and Economic Development staff are available to help communities understand areas of improvement through the Downtowns & Trails... Learn More
yankee fisherman's box truck with fishing boat in distance
Bringing Home the Hake
New Hampshire’s Entrepreneurial Commercial Fishery
While fishing has had its ups and downs, it remains an important part of Seacoast New Hampshire’s economy. Over the past two decades, the number of co... Learn More
Man on a bike on a rail trail
New Project Better Prepares New Hampshire for Influx of People Seeking Nature during Pandemic
UNH-led interdisciplinary research team receives $15,000 grant to understand the role of the state’s Nature Economy in New Hampshire’s sustainable economic development as Covid-19 continues to shape how the state grows.
UNH-led interdisciplinary research team receives $15,000 grant to understand the role of the state’s Nature Economy in New Hampshire’s sustainable eco... Learn More
Community & Economic Development Summer Reading List
Looking for a good summer read? We crowdsourced recommendations from our community and economic development team members on a variety of topics: natur... Learn More
Paths Toward a Vibrant Economy in Ossipee
On a stormy summer evening, dodging thunderstorms, the Ossipee Economic Development Council, with support from UNH Coopertive Extension’s Community &a... Learn More
UNH Extension Receives Accolades from the National Association for Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP)
Once again, UNH Cooperative Extension had a strong presence at this year’s National Association for Community Development Extension Professionals (NAC... Learn More
Debunking the Myth that Rural Places Don’t Innovate
Rural places in the United States have experienced slower economic growth than urban places due to a host of socioeconomic and global forces. For star... Learn More
Outdoor Recreation Impacts on Community and Economy during COVID-19
One year into the pandemic and many of us have taken to nature for solace, fitness, and safer socialization. Overall, there were 2.2% more people acti... Learn More
Researching the Economic Impact of Rail Trails During the Pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have taken advantage of spending time outside of the office and have looked towards the outdoors to find way... Learn More
Innovating Economic Analysis Research Methods during COVID-19
Have you seen signs with QR codes on your favorite NH rail trail? Our team is currently collecting data through surveying trail users to estimate the ... Learn More