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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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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Time running out: State tax credit available for Georgia forest landowners impacted by Hurricane Helene

If your timber was damaged due to Hurricane Helene and the property is located in the designated disaster area (Figure 1), you may qualify for a Georgia income tax credit. Don’t wait! Preapproval applications must be submitted by December 31st, 2025.…

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Adventure Camp Guide/Instructor

Seasonal, Temporary, Internship
Sunset, SC,

Description:The camp is operated in the Blue Ridge Mountain area of South Carolina and North Carolina in Sunset, SC (30 Minutes from Brevard, NC) Adventure Camp has direct access to thousands of acres of state and national wilderness areas. The program has campers ages 10-16 who are interested…

Aquarist

Part Time
Chattanooga, TN,

The part-time, entry-level Aquarist position learns how to maintain fish and aquatic invertebrates in closed aquatic systems, gains experience in preventive health care and the identification of disease, develops a basic understanding of exhibit maintenance and development, and learns all areas of…

Forest Regulation Division Manager

Full Time
Olympia, WA ,

Forest Regulation Division Manager, ExemptPartial Telework flexibility may be available and consideredRelocation Compensation may be available and consideredSalary: $10,418.00 - $12,152.00 MonthlyTo allow for growth and salary progression, the full salary range is: $10,418.00 - $12,792.00Review of…
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