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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Charles H. Wheatley Building

From land gift to lasting legacy

Warnell dedicates Building 3 to Charles H. Wheatley

Adam Fox

Seminar: Ancient fish, modern challenges: Gulf Sturgeon in the Apalachicola River

This is a recording of the seminar Ancient Fish, Modern Challenges: Gulf Sturgeon in the Apalachicola River by Dr. Adam Fox, Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia's Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. The seminar was hosted on…

Brent Widener

Seminar: Linking conservation and military missions

This is a recording of the "Linking conservation and military missions" seminar by Brent Widener, Environmental Division Chief at Fort Benning, Georgia. The seminar was hosted on Sept. 4, 2025, as part of the Warnell Seminar Series.

 

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Jobs from Job Board

CO State Coordinator

Full Time
Negotiable within Eastern Colorado,

Overview: This is a full-time position leading Pheasants Forever’s conservation delivery effort throughout Colorado.  This position works directly with NRCS, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Pheasants Forever West Region Director, PF Regional Representative, and PF Chapters, as well as other in-…

SC Prescribed Fire Coordinator

Full Time
Columbia, SC,

Overview: Primary responsibilities of this position include the leadership and coordination of the QF Habitat Crew and the development and implementation of prescribed fire standards and training to be used by South Carolina USDA’s NRCS and Quail Forever staff. Continue the development of training…

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Full Time
Acceptable Locations:
• Utah State University, College of Agriculture
and Natural Resources, Dept. of Watershed
(Logan, UT) or
• USGS Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research
Center (Telework: Flagstaff, AZ),

Performance Period: 13 months, renewable up to 4 years conditional on funding, Adjunct Research Faculty Status considered after Year 1 Application Deadline: Present until closed. Position Summary: Utah State University (USU), Dept. of Watershed Sciences & USGS Grand Canyon Monitoring…
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