Nature Economy

The UNH Extension Outdoor Economy Academy is a three‑session, place‑based learning program that brings together municipal leaders, planners, local bus...

Barrington’s 2025 Downtowns & Trails Program Report highlights a community-driven effort to enhance connections between the town center and its na...

This report provides an in-depth look a the program's journey, the valuable assets each community discovered, the opportunities that emerged, and...

A vibrant community relies on several key components, including economic vitality, community health, natural resources and recreation, community engag...

Many communities have trails in close proximity to their downtowns/village centers/business districts. We share the opportunities and challenges of wo...

Over a series of months, we worked with the Hopkinton, New Hampshire community on how to better connect its trails with its business center, the Villa...

The Nature Economy Collaborative, supported by UNH Collaborative Research Excellence, is pleased to share a brand-new information brief on the communi...

We aim to help communities connect the environment and natural resources with community goals to create vibrant economies and high quality of life for...

New Hampshire is fortunate to have many natural assets that support our quality of life and economic vibrancy. In a new info brief we share eight spec...

Nature and access to natural assets can be important components of a downtown economy. In this new brief from the Nature Economy Collaborative, we det...