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Gabrielle Venne, MS Thesis Defense, July 30 at 10:00 — “Factors Affecting Outdoor Recreation Experiences by Underrepresented Minority Groups (URMs) in Maine”

Please join us for NRT trainee Gabrielle (Gab) Venne’s MS thesis defense seminar, “Factors Affecting Outdoor Recreation Experiences by Underrepresented Minority Groups (URMs) in Maine”, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM (ET) on July 30, 2024. The seminar will be held in Nutting Hall, room 204, and via Zoom at https://maine.zoom.us/j/82825883577?pwd=8jN35qcZBVKGXVnDzjxHRgo7xPct26.1

NRT Conservation Science Fall 2022 Newsletter

The inaugural edition of the NRT Conservation Science newsletter is now available at the link below. NRT Conservation Science Fall 2022 Newsletter

New study by NRT trainee Alyssa Soucy examines perceptions of barriers to climate change adaptation

A new study led by NRT trainee Alyssa Soucy and 91�� faculty Sandra De Urioste-Stone, Ivan Fernandez, Aaron Weiskittel, and Parinaz Rahimzadeh-Bajgiran, together with Tom Doak of the Maine Woodland Owners Association, has been published in the Maine Policy Review. Their study approaches the question of whether current forest policies are sufficient to deal with […]

Valeria Briones M.S. Thesis Defense – Forest Phenology in Maine: Trends and Drivers Over the Past Two Decades and Implications for Resources Managers – July 16th, 2021 at 11:00am

Asha DiMatteo-LePape M.S. Defense, A social-ecological examination of moose in Maine: habitat, management, and changing seasonality – July 21, 2021 at 10am

Research highlights from former 91�� Ph.D. student and NRT Trainee – Lydia Horne

Guidance for discussing climate change risks in Acadia National Park provided in 91��-led study – 91�� News /news/blog/2021/07/07/guidance-for-discussing-climate-change-risks-in-acadia-national-park-provided-in-umaine-led-study/

Mitchell Center highlights work from NRT Trainee, Lydia Horne, contributing to the Mitchell Center’s community-based climate planning project

A piece of the puzzle: Lydia Horne’s contribution to Mitchell Center’s community-based climate planning project

NRT Students lead climate-planning project with grant from Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions

M.S. Research Assistantship in Conservation Policy & Economics Available Fall 2021 – NSF-NRT: Enhancing Conservation Science and Practice at the University of Maine

NRT Conservation Science Annual Retreat Monday, November 16th, 2020

We will be holding the NRT Conservation Science Annual Retreat on Monday, November 16th, 2020: Session 1 from 9am to 11:30; and Session 2 from 1pm to 3pm. Retreat Objectives – Retreat Agenda Provide opportunities for trainees, faculty and conservation partners to connect and share ideas regarding research interests and priorities, professional development and internship […]