News and Updates

hunting - The Larson Lab @ NCSU - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Oct 15, 2016

Hunting research featured on Woods and Water SC Radio

Listen to Brett Stayton (MS student at Clemson) discussing his research on hunter recruitment retention (supported by the SC Department of Natural Resources) with Wood and Water SC Radio:

central park - The Larson Lab @ NCSU - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

May 1, 2016

New study shows urban parks build health, happy cities

Our study published in PLOS ONE, which investigated connections between green space and well-being in U.S. cities, was highlighted on the Gallup website.

Children are led through a park - The Larson Lab @ NCSU - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Feb 23, 2016

The emerging role of ecosystem services in preventive medicine

Our work exploring connections between green space and health was highlighted by the US Forest Service research blog, CompassLive.

Drawn backyard ecosystem - The Larson Lab @ NCSU - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Jan 3, 2016

Using art to evaluate environmental education outcomes

Our study exploring the possibility of using art to assess environmental education outcomes with youth was featured in the North American Association for Environmental Education’s EE Research Bulletin. Check out the excerpt from Issue 10 (July-Dec 2015, pp. 13-14) here.

Lion - The Larson Lab @ NCSU - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Aug 22, 2015

Hunters debate whether Cecil backlash is hurting sport’s standing

Dr. Larson weighs in on an NBC News story examining the effects of the Cecil incident on hunting.

bird watching - The Larson Lab @ NCSU - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Mar 20, 2015

Conservationists should make friends with hunters

Our research examining connections between wildlife-based recreation and conservation behavior was featured in Science News:

Binoculars - The Larson Lab @ NCSU - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Mar 20, 2015

Birders and hunters could be partners in conservation

Our study (published in the Journal of Wildlife Management) comparing the conservation attitudes and behaviors of birders and hunters was highlighted in Conservation Magazine.

Students observe river experiment - The Larson Lab @ NCSU - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Mar 1, 2015

Shifting perspectives and future outlook for hunting in America

Check out our article in the Wildlife Professional discussing the future of hunting America.

forest - The Larson Lab @ NCSU - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Dec 1, 2014

Building local capacity to respond to environmental change

Our study examining the ways in which rural New York towns are working to address various types of environmental change (e.g., climate change, hydraulic fracturing, open space development) was published as a research and policy brief by Cornell University’s Community and Regional Development Institute.

Cumberland - The Larson Lab @ NCSU - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Oct 28, 2011

Public divided over how to manage invasive species on Cumberland Island

Our research on public preferences for invasive species management at Cumberland Island National Seashore was featured in UGA’s Warnell School Alumni Magazine, The Log.