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A spiritual and cultural treasure and a multi-trillion-dollar asset, public land must be protected. Read more
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Natural resources are still the foundation of the Rockies region economy even as it has shifted from extraction-based activities to recreation and tourism. Read more
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Non-labor income can have an outsized effect on communities in the rural West with a large share of public lands. Read more
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To assess the value of public lands, we must analyze the full array of what matters to people and consider the activities they pursue. Read more
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Counties with public lands today tend to have larger, more diverse, and slightly older populations. Read more
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Nonmarket valuation tools have evolved over time and are now relied upon for important policy decisions and litigation. Read more
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As we work to protect wildlands, we must also ensure that amenity-led growth benefits a wide range of people and builds community. Read more
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Advances in economic valuation methods have improved public lands management. Read more
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Federally managed public lands were originally intended to provide and protect public goods and services while constraining commercial activities. Read more
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In the face of overwhelming transition, local institutions can make a critical difference in rural community resilience. Read more
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Updated: Headwaters Economics produced two interactive maps to show the range of commercial activities on National Forests at the Forest, state and forest region levels. Read more
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High worker productivity occurs across diverse counties and sectors but is not always connected with population growth and opportunity. Read more
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Study on the economic impacts of redesignating Bandelier National Monument as a National Park with case studies of other Monuments converted to National Parks. Read more
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Recreation counties, especially in non-metro places, draw new residents and have higher incomes and faster earnings growth than places without recreation. Read more
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Communities and local leaders can utilize this trails toolkit to better understand whether and how trails can accomplish local goals, along with the cost and benefits of proposed projects. Read more
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Community Planning Assistance for Wildfire (CPAW) is helping communities reduce wildfire risks and costs. Four new communities join 26 others this coming year. Read more
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Download socioeconomic reports for states and counties near Bureau of Land Management units. Read more
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Integrate socioeconomic and climate data to map neighborhoods at risk in selected cities. Read more
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A new home built to wildfire-resistant codes can be constructed for roughly the same cost as a typical home. Read more
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A new report highlights the role of Montana’s outdoor recreation economy in spending, jobs, and economic diversification. Read more
