The Natural Resources The Natural Resources Recreation option in NRPI:Recreation option in NRPI:

managing and providing managing and providing satisfying outdoor recreation satisfying outdoor recreation

opportunities today while opportunities today while protecting natural resources for protecting natural resources for

tomorrow.tomorrow.

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

Classes in theRecreation optionfocus on four main areas: Visitors Resources Management Policy

VisitorsVisitors Understand the Understand the

recreation recreation experienceexperience

Understand problems Understand problems that detract from that detract from visitor enjoymentvisitor enjoyment

Learn how to address Learn how to address those problemsthose problems

ResourcesResources Understand the Understand the

ecological nature of ecological nature of recreation resourcesrecreation resources

Understand how human activities may impact resources

ManagemenManagementt

Learning when and how to apply direct and indirect management

Address problems associated with recreational use

Enhance the recreation experience of visitors

PolicyPolicy Learn the laws and

policies that govern parks, forests and other recreation areas

Learn the roles of state and federal government agencies

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

while while providing providing for for enjoyable enjoyable outdoor outdoor recreation,recreation,

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