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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Why does NOLS conduct research?
- To establish for NOLS the credibility and reputation associated with the
lead mission role in wilderness education.
- To make more visible to wilderness researchers, wilderness managers and
the general public our committment to the wilderness and to excellence and
innovation in wilderness education.
- To extend our contribution to the "art and science" of wilderness education
through active, creative and vigorous presentation of our research findings.
In addition the department is involved in the practical application of these
findings through cooperative applied research projects with wilderness management
agencies.
Q. What is the history of research at NOLS?
A. As an outgrowth of its educational wilderness expeditions, NOLS became involved
in wilderness research in the 1980s. During this time, the school hosted
several forums that brought users, researchers and educators together in
the backcountry to discuss impacts and use. In 1990, NOLS formed a research
department guided by a scientist and overseen by an advisory
board of leading authorities in wilderness research.
Q. What are some of the ongoing research projects at NOLS?
A. The projects and papers page describes
ongoing projects and seminars.
Q. Does NOLS Research collaborate with other agencies?
A. Here is a partial list of some of the organizations with which we have ongoing
research arrangements or have received requests to initiate research projects:
Alaska Pacific University
Aldo
Leopold Wilderness Research Institute
Arctic
National Wildlife Refuge
Colorado State University
Chugach National Forest
Ferris State University
Grand Teton National Park
Griffith
University, Center for Ecotourism Research
Gwaii
Haanas National Park
Loreto Bay National Park, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Mount Rainier National
Park
Shoshone/Bridger-Teton
National Forest
The Nature Conservancy in Wyoming and Colorado
Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
Universidad Autonoma de Baja CA Sur, Mexico
USGS in Alaska
Wyoming Department
of Environmental Quality
Q. How can I get more information about NOLS Research?
A. Contact us at: research@nols.edu or
call 307-335-2253
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