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Evaluating Approaches to changing visitor behavior with the B.A.R.K. Ranger Program
Presentation Year
2025
College or Department
College of Natural Resources & Sciences
Short Description of your Research or Creative Project (700 characters or less)
Headwaters Forest Reserve, located in Southern Eureka, protects over 7,400 acres of old-growth and second-growth redwood forest, sensitive riparian habitat, and threatened species. As recreation use increases, managing the impacts of pets — especially dogs — has become a growing challenge for both resource protection and visitor experience. In partnership with the College Corps program, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) launched the B.A.R.K. Ranger Program at Headwaters following a successful student pitch that won funding. This national visitor education initiative promotes responsible pet recreation through positive messaging and public engagement.
Does your project align with any of the following?
sustainability related (explores at least two dimensions of sustainability: environment, economy, society)
sustainability focused (explores all three dimensions of sustainability: environment, economy, society)
Permission to Publish Work
Yes
Primary Contact: First Name
Nizhoni
Primary Contact: Last Name
Kears
Primary Contact: Email
nmk37@humboldt.edu
Primary Contact: I am a
Undergraduate Student
Primary Contact: Phone Number
559-972-2146