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NRRT 639 - Threats and Frontiers in Protected Areas

  • 3 credits

Examine emerging threats and new frontiers in protected area management. Issues such as climate change, invasive species, novel ecosystems, mega-development projects, and exclusivity are addressed alongside recent developments such as protection of night skies and natural sounds. Apply tools such as scenario and action planning to evaluate proposed mitigation strategies including compensation for ecosystem services, citizen science, and decarbonization.

Prerequisite

NRRT 631 (Protected Area Planning and Management) or concurrent registration; Admission to the Master of Park and Protected Area Management program.