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  • Legislation Introduced to Establish New Forest Conservation Program

    Matt Leahy
    May 24, 2023

    We encourage readers to contact Rep. Kuster to thank her for efforts on this legislation.

  • NH Senate Committee Approves Agricultural Lands Protection Legislation

    Matt Leahy
    May 24, 2023

    New Hampshire has a capable land trust community who have protected thousands of acres of NH farmland.

  • Forest Society Statement on Proposed "Twin States" Transmission Line

    Jack Savage
    May 11, 2023

    In opposing Northern Pass, the Forest Society did not take a position on the concept of importing additional large scale hydro power coming down out of Canada.

Report Highlights Outdoor Recreation’s Economic Contributions

Matt Leahy
November 21, 2022
Advocacy
Two people walk through autumn woods.
(Photo: Jerry Monkman)

Confirming what many in New Hampshire have experienced in recent years from the increase in outdoor recreation here, a report by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) shows the significant economic impact of the outdoor recreation sector in 2021.

The report estimates New Hampshire saw $2.6 billion in value added from the outdoor recreation sector in 2021. The largest part of this impact came from high-profile activities, like hiking, hunting, biking and boating. Skiing and other snow sports added more than $190 million, according to the report. 

Nationally, the report shows outdoor recreation generated $862 billion in economic output and 4.5 million jobs in 2021. This means the outdoor recreation economy contributes more to the U.S. economy than oil and gas extraction, mining, and agriculture.

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