2018
National Environment and Recreation Research Symposium
Annapolis,
Maryland April 8-10, 2018
The 2018 National
Environment and Recreation Research (NERR) Symposium offers an unparalleled
opportunity for individuals representing governmental, academic, private, and
non-profit sectors to share research findings, management experience and
techniques, in order to advance knowledge in recreation and tourism management.
Location and
Venue: The Loews Hotel in
historic Annapolis, Maryland. Discount early registration is based on
established government per-diem rates. Access is convenient through Washington
DC area airports, with BWI just 30 minutes driving time to Annapolis.
Abstract
Submission: Deadline November 17, 2017.
Types
of Sessions
Traditional
Research Presentations:
Oral presentations
will be 15-minute presentations, with 5-minute Q&A, grouped by topic.
Posters:
Posters will be
presented at the designated poster session on Sunday evening, April 8th.
Management
Roundtable Sessions:
Management
roundtables are 60- to 90-minute workshop sessions focusing on applied or
theoretical research or resource management issues.
Potential
Topics for Oral Presentations, Posters and Roundtable Sessions include, but are
not limited to:
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Ø Natural
resource management
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Travel and tourism
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Environmental quality
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Climate change and recreation
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Ø Outdoor
and adventure recreation
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Policy development
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Management applications
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Measurement and forecasting
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Historical/cultural resource management
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Methodological and theoretical development
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Emerging and existing trends
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Urban parks and recreation
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Human dimensions of natural resources
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Sustainable tourism and development
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Park/recreation/tourism planning
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Ecotourism
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Student
Scholarships: NERR Symposium
student scholarships will be available. Scholarship application information
will follow in a separate announcement.
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