An important resource that is fundamental to both human and ecosystem health is area set aside for parks and protected places (P&PP). Framing P&PP as social-ecological systems, this course provides both theoretical and applied perspectives on the acquisition, planning, management, use, and value of sites of unique cultural, natural, scenic, or recreational significance. Accordingly, we investigate the past, current, and future challenges for P&PP. This is a rigorous course that provides you with professional-level experience through readings, lectures, classroom discussions, presentations, and interactions with experts in various fields of P&PP.
