ENVR 320 - Policy and Protected Areas

3 Credit(s)

Conservation has long been taking place in protected areas of all varieties, from national parks and forests preserves to seashores and monuments. In this course we will look at both local and global protected areas and examine what policies have been successful conservation strategies and why. The course will use CIS, research, and discussion to create a project on a park of international importance. We will begin the course with a focus on the Adirondack State Park as a model for the world. Sophomore standing required. Not recommended for the first year. Equivalent to POLS 303.