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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08/01/19 - Chair of Recreation Management & Policy Named Fellow of AAPRABob Barcelona was recently selected as a Fellow in the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration. Read More -
07/31/19 - When Fracking Meets HikingNearly a quarter of outdoor recreationists in Pennsylvania have encountered shale natural gas energy development, leading some of them to change their plans, new UNH research... Read More -
12/19/18 - Offshore Wind SupportFrom boaters to anglers, outdoor recreationalists are surprisingly supportive of offshore wind development, new research from UNH has found. Read More -
08/03/18 - Seeing the Hikers for the TreesUNH researchers are monitoring visitor use in the White Mountain National Forest to help managers ease parking and crowding. Read More -
07/24/18 - Not Taking the PlungeNew research from UNH finds that as climate changes, so does lake recreation behavior. Read More -
05/18/18 - Chapter Two: College DegreeCheryl Karahalios ’18 has a master's in her sights. Read More -
11/17/17 - Life Through a Different LensMembers of the Northeast Passage Youth Sled Hockey Team have been documenting their everyday lives. Read More