Our research in parks, recreation, and tourism focuses on the "human dimension" of natural resources, with special focus on outdoor recreation and nature-based tourism.
Meet our Faculty
Careers
Majors & Degrees

Parks, Recreation and Tourism

Our research in parks, recreation, and tourism focuses on the "human dimension" of natural resources, with special focus on outdoor recreation and nature-based tourism.

Explore this program

A Commitment to our Natural World.

How will our students change the world? Our programs explore the ways our forests, waterways, soils, and animals can thrive. Choose from these areas: 

icon for water and soil resources
icon for forestry
icon for parks and recreation
icon for wildlife sciences
icon for pre-vet
icon for aquatic sciences
icon for community forestry
icon for GIS

Research News

Seminar: Zombies! Invasives! Vampires! Fungi! Arthropod Symbioses that Inspire Biotechnology

This is a recording of the seminar “Zombies! Invasives! Vampires! Fungi! Arthropod symbioses that inspire biotechnology" by Dr. Brian Lovett, Chief Data Officer at Stand Up for Science, and insect pathologist and Adjunct Assistant Professor at Cornell…

Seminar: Using Human Dimensions Research to Advance Conservation, Natural Resource Management, and Adaptation to Global Change

This is a recording of the seminar “Using Human Dimensions Research to Advance Conservation, Natural Resource Management, and Adaptation to Global Change" by Dr. Zhao Ma, Professor of Natural Resource Social Science from the Department of Forestry and…

Warnell Seminar Series: How animals shape longleaf pine groundcover

This is a recording of the seminar "How Animals Shape Longleaf Pine Groundcover" by Dr. David Mason, Assistant Scientist at The Jones Center at Ichuaway. The seminar was hosted on Jan. 22, 2026, as part of the Warnell Seminar Series.

more news

Event Calendar

 

Support Warnell

We appreciate your financial support. Your gift is important to us and helps support critical opportunities for students and faculty alike, including lectures, travel support, and any number of educational events that augment the classroom experience. Learn more about giving.

Jobs from Job Board

Biological Science Technician (Field Assistant)

Full Time
Southeast Region - Vacancies available in the following locations:
Davie, FL
Gainesville, FL
Lafayette, LA
Columbia, MO,

As a Biological Science Technician (Field Assistant) within the Southeast Region, some of your specific duties will include:Collects biological, botany, fisheries, or wildlife data from study files or monitoring stations.Performs laboratory or field analysis of biological samples to determine…

Analyst, Business Development

Full Time
Birmingham, AL,

RMS is seeking a professional that is passionate about sustainable, long-term forest stewardship and the responsibility that comes with being an investment fiduciary. This role sits on RMS’ Business Development team, which leads capital formation efforts by aligning investor objectives with…

Forester II

Full Time
El Dorado,

American Forest Management, Inc. (AFM) is seeking a motivated Forester II to join our El Dorado, Arkansas office. Reporting directly to the ARK District Manager, this role supports comprehensive forest management activities including planning, permitting, timber harvest operations, road…
More Job Postings

Post Job