The Center contracted extensive research as part of the Sustainable Economy Initiative, which culminated in 2009. These reports will be updated in 2015 as new data becomes available from the regional strategy update for the Northern Borders Regional Commission.
Society & Economy
Social and Economic Overview of the Northern Forest Region ( 1.1 MB)
Referenced Maps - Lower resolution version for Web (1.7 MB)
Referenced Maps - Higher Resolution version for Print (34.8 MB)
Referenced Figures - Lower resolution version for Web (1.0 MB)
Referenced Figures - Higher Resolution version for Print (13.4 MB)
Agriculture
Overview: Agriculture (3.1 MB)
Best Practices Detail: Table - (8.5" x 14" Adobe PDF) (304 KB)
Best Practices Summary: Private Ventures
Best Practices Summary: Support Programs
Creative Economy
Overview: Creative Economy (2.5 MB)
Best Practices Detail: Table (8.5" x 14" Adobe PDF) (356 KB)
Best Practices Summary: Private Ventures
Best Practices Summary: Programs
Best Practices Summary: Arts & Humanities Associations
Best Practices Summary: Community Based Efforts
Energy
Forestry & Forest Products Industry
Overview: Forestry & Forest Products Industry (2.2 MB)
Best Practices Detail: Table - (8.5" x 14" Adobe PDF) (332 KB)
Best Practices Summary: Forestry & Forest Products Industry
Knowledge-Based Economy
Overview: Knowledge-based Economy (188 KB)
Nature & Heritage Based Tourism
Best Practices Detail: Table - (8.5" x 14" Adobe PDF) (296 KB)
Other Resources
Index of related studies: New York and Vermont (1.0 MB)