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Recreation Economic Impact Tool (REIT) XLSPDF

The majority of individuals that visit our national forests participate in quiet, nature based forms of recreation such as hiking, camping, bird watching, and fishing. These same quiet recreationists provide a significant source of revenue for local businesses when they spend money during their visit. It’s important that land managers consider the economic consequences of decisions that they make — such as approving a timber harvest or constructing a dirt bike trail — may result in the displacement of quiet recreationists.

Outdoor Recreation in Vermont: With or Without Motors PDF

The Northern Forest located in the northeastern United States covers 26 million acres stretching from the northern woods of Maine down through New Hampshire and Vermont and into the Adirondack Mountains and Tug Hill plateau of New York. The region’s undeveloped forests support the rural economy and harbor some of the last remaining boreal forest in the country. These forestlands are also in great demand as recreation sites.

An Economic Profile of Montana in 2008 PDF

The Wilderness Society studied economic conditions and trends across Montana, including employment and population growth, small business climates, and the role of natural and human amenities. The Federal Reserve Bank's Regional Asset Indicators were used to measure counties' abilities to meet the challenges of mobile populations, changing technologies, and new rural business climates.

Addressing the Ecological Effects of Off-Road Vehicles PDF

This report summarizes the issues facing public land management agencies in regards to off-road vehicle usage. The report also addresses the importance of considering ecological effects when developing science-based plans and before making management decisions.