Agricultural and Life Sciences (IFAS)
Recreation, Ecotourism, and Conservation Lab
Led by Taylor Stein · Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences
What we study
The REC Lab studies recreation and ecotourism science in Florida and worldwide, focusing on the economic and non-economic benefits of natural landscapes.
- Papers
- 5
Recent papers, explained
- Family forest landowners’ decision-making about reforestation and timber salvaging post hurricane
2025 · Trees Forests and People
Tests whether financial aid helps family forest landowners reforest after hurricanes.
- If you build it, will they come? Assessing the response of tiger populations to elevated conservation efforts in lowland Nepal
2025 · Global Ecology and Conservation
Shows how tiger numbers and density increased in Nepal after conservation efforts.
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- Long-Term Research for Forest Management: Community Survey of Barriers and Needs
2025 · Journal of Forestry
- Identifying Health and Economic Benefits of Multi- Use Trails Using the Ecological Model of Active Living Communities
2024 · Journal of Park and Recreation Administration
Uses interviews to study how multi-use trails benefit health and the economy.
- Recreation Area Characteristics and Their Impact on Property Values within Florida’s Wekiva River System
2023 · Society & Natural Resources
Finds that public recreation areas near the Wekiva River boost property values.
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