Nature Economy

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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
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Communities & Consequences II-Rebalancing New Hampshire’s Human Ecology
New Hampshire is the second oldest state in the country with a median age of 43.1. Communities across New Hampshire make decisions every day that can ... Learn More
Re-Imagining Hood Park: 4 Ways Leaders & Volunteers Engaged Derry Community Members
Hood Park in Derry is being reimagined with wide community input. For the past two years, Hood Park has been prioritized as an area that the Town of D... Learn More
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Jada Lindblom Joins Extension as Community and Economic Development Field Specialist for Belknap County
She will focus her efforts on stakeholder engagement around a variety of economic development topics including sustainable tourism, downtown revitalization, business retention and expansion and the nature economy
She will focus her efforts on stakeholder engagement around a variety of economic development topics including sustainable tourism, downtown revitaliz... Learn More
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Day Trip Idea: Explore Littleton and Franconia Using Trailside Services
Trailside Services connects trail users with local businesses and attractions
Trailside Services connects trail users with local businesses and attractions Learn More
Start off the New Year with Strategic Planning
With 2020 coming to a close, many of us are beginning to think about the new year ahead. This past year was far from ordinary and now you may be headi... Learn More
Community and Economic Development and Natural Resources staff recognized with regional innovation and creativity award
This summer, the National Association of Community Development Extension Practitioners (NACDEP) recognized members of the Community & Economic Dev... Learn More
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On the Trail and Looking for a Nearby Gear Shop, Brewery or Museum? There's a Website for That.
Trail Finder website launches new feature to help stimulate local economies in New Hampshire and Vermont
Trail Finder website launches new feature to help stimulate local economies in New Hampshire and Vermont Learn More