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.
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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.

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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: 

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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.

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Curator/Preservationist II - Jasper County

Full Time
Jasper County, GA (Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center),

As the residential programs coordinator at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center (CEWC), this person is responsible for organizing and implementing residential programs for students, campers, and adults. This includes Fish and Learn programs, Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) programs, summer camps,…

Communications Specialist/Social Media Manager - Walton County

Full Time
Walton County,

Communications Specialist I/II/III positionJob codes:GSP040 - Communications Specialist IGSP041 - Communications Specialist IIGSP042 - Communications Specialist IIIUnder broad supervision, the Social Media Manager will drive the promotion of recruitment, retention, and reactivation of hunters,…

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…
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