Natural resources such as land, soil, and water, are important to the U.S. economy. Agricultural and forestry industries use them to produce food, fiber, and timber. Farm and forestlands also provide significant open space, clean air and water, scenic vistas, biodiversity, and recreation to the public. Nature-based outdoor recreational activities on private lands, including agro- and eco-tourism, have grown dramatically in the past 20 years. CSREES-supported research, education, and extension programs focus on the management of these lands for recreation and coordinating their use with other natural resources. In partnership with Land-Grant Universities and other research and education institutions, CSREES-funded activities have helped build a body of scientific knowledge enhancing the understanding of human recreational behaviors that can help solve a variety of natural resource management issues.
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