tailieunhanh - The Economics Associated with Outdoor Recreation, Natural Resources Conservation and Historic Preservation in the United States

Solutions to this end are two-fold. CED needs to support skill development in non- traditional fields for women. For example women learn best in non-intimidating environments, and an all-female training and construction crew would be an excellent CED activity to meet the Canadian housing shortage. At the same time, itís important to work strategically toward improving wages in traditionally female occupations, such as childcare, and sewing operators. This has frequently been done through unionization. As we have seen, unionization improves wages for women workers, however, the idea of incorporating unions in CED activities needs consideration. CED businesses with relatively. | The Economics Associated with Outdoor Recreation Natural Resources Conservation and Historic Preservation in the United States For The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation By Southwick Associates October 10 2011 SOUTHWICK K. w JASSOCIATES FISH AND WILDLIFE ECONOMICS AND STATISTICS PO Box 6435 Fernandina Beach FL 32035 Tel 904 277-9765 Summary Findings Outdoor recreation natural resources conservation and historic preservation in the United States all have measurable economic impacts. Some selected facts from the following report are highlighted here. These are illustrative of the entire picture that can be developed following a close study of the economics of these sectors at the national level. All dollar figures are reported in 2011 dollars except as noted. Combined Value of Outdoor Recreation Nature Conservation and Historic Preservation Values for jobs tax revenues and other economic impacts are reported in this review for numerous forms of outdoor recreation conservation and historic preservation activities. Due to limited data it was not possible to account for all economic contributions from these activities. An accounting is presented here of the known activities presented in this report which can be considered a minimum estimate Jobs million Federal state and local tax revenues 107 billion Total economic activity equivalent to GDP trillion. Outdoor Recreation In 2006 the total contribution from outdoor recreation in the United States was over 730 billion a year generates 6 435 000 . jobs and 88 billion in federal and state tax revenues. This includes hunting fishing wildlife viewing and the human-powered recreations such as hiking camping skiing paddle sports and bicycling. In 2008 of . adults went boating at least once. Recreational marine manufacturers employed more than 135 900 people and retail boating service businesses employed another 217 718 people. Other motorized recreation such as motorcycles off-road vehicles and .