Social Science
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Sharing experiences is an important way for people to think about experiences they have had and better understand how those…
Wilderness 2.0: Understanding How People Experience & Value Wilderness
Sharing experiences is an important way for people to think about experiences they have had and better understand how those experiences relate to their entire life. The scientists in this... -
The scientists in this study wanted to answer two questions: (1) How many people in the United States are projected…
Pack to Back: Investigating Backpacking and Other Backcountry and Wilderness Activities
The scientists in this study wanted to answer two questions: (1) How many people in the United States are projected to participate in four backcountry and wilderness activities in 2060... -
Mushroom hunting is a specialized skill that takes years to learn. Wild mushroom species are difficult to identify, and many…
The Morel of the Story: Comparing Scientific Research with Local Mushroom Hunters’ Knowledge of Morel Mushrooms
Mushroom hunting is a specialized skill that takes years to learn. Wild mushroom species are difficult to identify, and many wild mushrooms are poisonous. No one, therefore, should eat a... -
In this study, the scientists wanted to explore why people plant trees and flowers to remember events and people.
Flower Power: Planting for the Past and the Future
In this study, the scientists wanted to explore why people plant trees and flowers to remember events and people. -
National forests and national grasslands are managed for all United States citizens. Parts of these forests and grasslands, however, may…
The Lands of Time: Understanding Land Grants in New Mexico
National forests and national grasslands are managed for all United States citizens. Parts of these forests and grasslands, however, may be leased to individuals and companies. Some individuals and companies... -
Over the past 40 years, Federal and State governments have provided financial incentives to private forest landowners. In this article,…
Show Me the Money: Promoting Sustainable Forests in the South
Over the past 40 years, Federal and State governments have provided financial incentives to private forest landowners. In this article, scientists wanted to know what kind of impact these programs... -
In the past, forest managers always put out wildfires. More recently, forest managers have discovered that fire can be a good thing for…
Keeping It Local: How Federal Wildfire Policy Is Implemented at the Local Level
In the past, forest managers always put out wildfires. More recently, forest managers have discovered that fire can be a good thing for some ecosystems. Wildfires are now sometimes allowed to burn rather than... -
The scientists in this study were interested in learning more about trust. They believed that forest managers can do a…
Trust Is a Must: What Is Involved in Trusting Those Who Manage Forest Fires?
The scientists in this study were interested in learning more about trust. They believed that forest managers can do a better job if people trust them to do what is... -
Over the next 25 to 45 years, scientists think the Nation’s population will double. As the population increases, cities, suburbs,…
Out of the Penalty Box: Protecting the Environment through Policies
Over the next 25 to 45 years, scientists think the Nation’s population will double. As the population increases, cities, suburbs, and towns use more and more land. In order to... -
One of the ways that social scientists determine how much benefit people receive from something is to find out how…
Wilderness Makes Cents! How Much Are People Willing To Pay for Wilderness?
One of the ways that social scientists determine how much benefit people receive from something is to find out how much they would be willing to pay for it. In...