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For Teens, Outdoor Recreation During the Pandemic Linked to Improved Well-Being

Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Research

Oct 11, 2021

Study Raises Questions About Access to Urban Parks During the Pandemic

A study led by researchers from NC State found the use of outdoor parks and trails in urban areas of North Carolina declined in the summer of 2020.
Children in nature - Study Finds Natural Outdoor Spaces Are Less Common at Schools - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Oct 1, 2021

Study Finds Natural Outdoor Spaces Are Less Common at Schools

NC State researchers found natural spaces like woods or gardens were relatively rare in a small sample of elementary and middle schools in Wake County.
Woman and child walking in a park - 4 Low-Cost Ways To Create Safe Public Spaces Where All Kids Can Play - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Aug 6, 2021

4 Low-Cost Ways To Create Safe Public Spaces Where All Kids Can Play

NC State associate professor Aaron Hipp and other experts describe four ways for communities to create opportunities for more play for children.
Red deer stag walking on a hill.

Aug 2, 2021

This Is How College Students Think We Could Pay for Wildlife Conservation in the US

States would support new ways of paying for wildlife conservation, including drawing on revenue from natural resource extraction companies and using state-level sources like lottery funds or sales taxes.
Tourists on Main Market Square in Krakow, Poland.

Jul 30, 2021

Ask an Expert: What is Sustainable Tourism?

NC State expert Whitney Knollenberg explains how sustainable tourism development can benefit destinations.
Aerial view of North Carolina's Outer Banks. Photo by aoldman via iStock.

Jul 30, 2021

New Partnership Aims to Ensure a Sustainable Future for the Outer Banks of North Carolina

As businesses in the Outer Banks struggle to keep up with a tourism boom, a new research initiative is underway to identify solutions.
A field of leafy green vegetables - Building a Case for Community Gardens - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jun 1, 2021

Building a Case for Community Gardens

As a community garden in Raleigh fights to remove regulatory barriers, one NC State expert weighs in on the benefits of urban agriculture.
Coastal marshes on Johns Island. Credit: Lindsey Smart - Study Offers Insights for Mapping 'Coastal Squeeze' Impacts to Historical, Natural Sites - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

May 17, 2021

Study Offers Insights for Mapping ‘Coastal Squeeze’ Impacts to Historical, Natural Sites

NC State researchers mapped the impact of the "coastal squeeze" of sea-level rise and development on historical, environmental and cultural sites on Johns Island, South Carolina.

A female hunter - The Next Generation of Hunters Could Look Different - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

May 12, 2021

The Next Generation of Hunters Could Look Different

A new survey led by NC State researchers found a diverse group of potential hunters in a survey of college students.
Kids playing at sunset - For Teens, Outdoor Recreation During the Pandemic Linked to Improved Well-Being - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Mar 15, 2021

For Teens, Outdoor Recreation During the Pandemic Linked to Improved Well-Being

A study from North Carolina State University found outdoor play and nature-based activities helped buffer some of the negative mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic for adolescents.