We collect data to answer questions about users of public lands.
We Foster
Partnerships and Connections
We involve stakeholders, park partners, and community leaders in the planning, implementation and practical applications of survey projects.
We Conduct
Studies in Communities
Who is not visiting the parks? Why? How can parks attract a more racially, ethnically, and economically diverse population of visitors?
We Answer
Questions About Park Visitors
We provide scientific data that can be used to improve operations, inform short and long-term decisions and plan ahead.
Park Studies Unit
The Park Studies Unit at the University of Idaho conducts research to better understand the experiences, opinions, and needs of those who use and those who manage public lands.