1. The Natural Resources Recreation option in NRPI: managing and providing satisfying outdoor recreation opportunities today while protecting natural resources for tomorrow.

2. Recreation resource managers plan and manage some of the country's most scenic areas.

3. Classes in the
Recreation option
focus on four
main areas:
Visitors
Resources
Management
Policy

4. Visitors Understand the recreation experience
Understand problems that detract from visitor enjoyment
Learn how to address those problems

5. Resources Understand the ecological nature of recreation resources
Understand how human activities may impact resources

6. Management
Learning when and how to apply direct and indirect management
Address problems associated with recreational use
Enhance the recreation experience of visitors

7. Policy
Learn the laws and policies that govern parks, forests and other recreation areas
Learn the roles of state and federal government agencies

8. So if you want to play a direct part in protecting our natural resources

9. while providing for enjoyable outdoor recreation,

10. then the Natural Resources Recreation option in NRPI is the place for you.