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Economic Contribution Of Maine’S Forest Products Industry, 2014 And 2016 (Estimated), Mindy Crandall, James L. Anderson Iii Jun 2016

Economic Contribution Of Maine’S Forest Products Industry, 2014 And 2016 (Estimated), Mindy Crandall, James L. Anderson Iii

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The total direct employment in the forest product industry of 16,551 jobs supported an additional 22,405 jobs in Maine, for a total of 38,956 jobs associated with the forest products industry. The total direct employment in the forest product industry of 14,562.5 jobs supports an additional 18,975 jobs in Maine, for a total of 33,538 jobs associated with the forest products industry. This is 4.13% of the employment in Maine. That is, just under 1 out of 24 jobs in Maine are associated with the forest product industry.


Public Access To Private Land: Research Summary, Jessica Leahy Mar 2016

Public Access To Private Land: Research Summary, Jessica Leahy

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Resident Perceptions Of Sustainable Tourism In Maine, M Scaccia, Sandra De Urioste-Stone Jan 2016

Resident Perceptions Of Sustainable Tourism In Maine, M Scaccia, Sandra De Urioste-Stone

Forest Resources Faculty Scholarship

Tourism has long played a central role in the economy, culture, and livelihoods of the people of the State of Maine. The long-term sustainability of this industry in the state is crucial for the current and future prosperity of both businesses and residents. Sustainable tourism has emerged as a key concept over the past few decades and its tenets have clear applicability within the state. Research on residents’ perceptions of tourism impacts and development suggest these assessments to be highly important if a community’s tourism industry is to be successful and sustainable in the long term. This study used the …