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Climate Change
Climate change is the variation in the Earth's global climate or in regional climates over time. It describes changes in the variability or average state of the atmosphere over time scales ranging from decades to millions of years. These changes can be caused by processes internal to the Earth, external forces, such as variations in sunlight intensity, or human activities. -
Human Dimensions of Urban Forestry and Urban Greening
This website presents an overview of a program of research concerning the human dimensions of city trees and natural resources. Our research demonstrates the importance of nature in cities for individual people and human communities. -
Indigenous Perspectives
Indigenous Peoples often have profound cultural and spiritual values for their lands as well as economic, ecological, and other social values. Therefore, it is critical for natural resource managers to understand the history, culture, and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples when managing natural resources. This understanding can lead to improved relationships and trust among management organizations, Indigenous groups, and community members. -
Marine Protected Areas
MPAs are defined areas where natural and/or cultural resources are given greater protection than the surrounding waters. In the U.S., MPAs span a range of habitats including the open ocean, coastal areas, inter-tidal zones, estuaries, and the Great Lakes. They also vary widely in purpose, legal authorities, agencies, management approaches, level of protection, and restrictions on human uses. -
Smart Growth
Growth and development affects every aspect of our lives where we work, how long it takes to get to there, where our children go to school, where we buy our groceries, where we find cultural and recreational opportunities, transportation and housing costs, etc.