Park Break Perspectives: Integrating natural and social sciences for effective management

(February 23, 2010) — The second paper in the GWS's Park Break Perspectives Series, published today, uses case studies from Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and the San Francisco Bay to look at how the natural sciences, social sciences, values, and management come together in the search for solutions to real-world issues. 

Authored by Galli Basson and Michelle Dela Cruz, "Integrating natural and social sciences for effective natural resource management" also explores how the science-management interface is relevant to graduate students interested in applied conservation.

Park Break Perspectives, a new series of papers that offer fresh looks at perennial and emerging issues through the eyes of up-and-coming scholars. Park Break Perspectives puts the spotlight on research papers and essays written by graduate students participating in the Society's Park Break alternative spring break program.  The papers were developed in consultation with faculty members, park scientists, and other park professionals. 

All Park Break Perspectives papers are published in PDF format and can be downloaded at http://www.georgewright.org/perspectives.

Other papers from the first two rounds of Park Break (2008 and 2009) will be posted soon.