Research and Data

Recs. for Regional Economic Development through Sustainable Forest Products and Outdoor Recreation

An interdepartmental Report by the USDA, U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Department of Commerce identifying recommendations for regional economic development through sustainable forest products and outdoor recreation.

View Document
Organization

USDA, U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Department of Commerce

Publication Date

2024

Location

National or Global

Topic

Economic Impact

Sustainability

Workforce

Activity

Bicycling

Birding/Wildlife viewing

Camping

Climbing

Equestrian

Fishing

Hiking/Running

Hunting

Motorized sports (boat, snowmobile, ATV, etc.)

Paddling

Winter sports (downhill, Nordic, tube, snowshoe, snowmobile)

Related Resources

2025 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan

The Wisconsin Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plans (SCORP) evaluates outdoor recreation supply, demand, trends and issues every five years.

Research and Data

2024 Outdoor Industry Association

Outdoor Participation Report

A summary and key insights from the Outdoor Industry Association's 2024 participation trends report. The report summarizes the outdoor industry participant base, including the growth and decline in outdoor activities.

Research and Data

2025 Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation

Heart of Vilas Trail System: Fueling Five Connected Communities

A 2025 report by five communities in Northern Wisconsin analyzing the economic activity of visitors to a 52-mile paved bike system, the Heart of the Vilas Trail, in the Do-It-Yourself Economic Impact Program.

Research and Data
Explore All

Explore the Trends Shaping Outdoor Recreation

Outdoor Industry Association: 2025 Outdoor Participation Trends Report

Bureau of Economic Analysis: 2024 Economic Statistics for Wisconsin

Adventure Travel Trade Association: Travel Market Sizing and the New Adventure Traveler

KOA: 2025 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report

American Sportfishing Association: Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing

We're Here to Help

Get Technical Assistance
Office of Outdoor Recreation Logo
  • Industry
  • Programs
  • Resources
  • About Us
Email Subscribe

Business Directory

News & Stories

  • View All
  • Economic Impact
  • Business Directory
  • News & Stories

DIY Economic Impact

Outdoor Industry Awards

  • View All
  • DIY Economic Impact
  • Outdoor Industry Awards
  • Technical Assistance

Resource Library

Economic Impact

  • View All
  • Workforce Attraction Toolkit
  • Resource Library
  • Outdoor Recreation Inventory
  • WiBike Community Toolkit
  • Responsible Recreation
  • Webinars

Meet the Team

Our Plan

  • View All
  • Our Team
  • Our Advisors
  • Our Plan