Recreation Management and Policy
UNH Research Explores How Narratives Influence Rural Youth Migration
Could changing the narrative help New Hampshire retain more young people? While it’s not the only factor, research from UNH suggests that cultural narratives significantly influence how rural youth make post-high school decisions. Understanding these narratives could help the state develop... Read More
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03/08/24State Taps UNH for NH Outdoor Recreation Management Plan
UNH researchers conducted a survey on New Hampshire residents' relationship to outdoor recreation, in support of a statewide outdoor recreation plan. -
05/23/23For Young Adults, Heart Health Begins with Sleep
NHAES study: Poor sleep harms metabolism in emerging adults; consistently oversleeping also has adverse effects. -
05/19/23Exploring the Link Between Forest Biodiversity and Psychological Wellbeing
NHAES-supported study explores mental wellbeing in biodiverse settings, assesses if recreating in biodiverse settings helps enhance mental health. -
01/30/23Tracking Hidden STEM in NH's North Country
Is K-9 search-and-rescue a STEM skill? What about hunting, snowmobiling or cross-country skiing? That’s what Andrew Coppens, associate professor of...
Recent Stories
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04/14/22 - COVID-Fueled RecreationUNH research led by assistant professor of recreation management and policy Michael Ferguson found a dramatic increase during the pandemic of visitors to the parks and protected... Read More -
04/05/22 - A Fascinating FindAdapting to encountering the unexpected is a significant part of the curriculum for those in UNH’s wilderness emergency medical care course. But the events of a March 23 meeting... Read More -
11/03/21 - Student Research Spotlight: Alex CaraynoffAlex Caraynoff ‘22G is a master of science student in recreation management and policy. He spent the summer in Vermont's Green Mountain National Forest researching the expansion... Read More -
07/30/21 - Aging in America: Justice for All?The UNH Center for the Humanities announces the 2021–2022 Sidore Lecture Series. Read More -
03/31/21 - Favorable WindsAs the Biden administration announces a plan to expand the development of offshore wind energy development (OWD) along the East Coast, research from UNH shows significant support... Read More -
01/22/21 - To the WoodsIf everything goes according to plan for Krista Rodrigues ‘22G, you may come across her one day working on a trail in the Whites. If not there, then along another mountain belt.... Read More -
10/20/20 - Outdoor RenaissanceUNH's Outdoor Leadership and Management program educates the future leaders of the growing outdoor industry. Read More -
10/01/20 - Precious ResourcesAs the COVID-19 pandemic has taken hold over the past several months, more and more people have found themselves with time to devote to outdoor recreation. Read More -
04/01/20 - Outward Bound Goes Cross-CountryFour years ago, associate professor of kinesiology Jayson Seaman visited the Colorado Outward Bound School in Leadville, CO, where he met with UNH alum and the school’s director... Read More -
10/29/19 - Just say YESFor 10 days over the summer break Durham was abuzz with activity as 17 youth sports leaders from Malawi, Africa, were on campus for an intensive exchange program focusing on... Read More