Lab Mission

Welcome! The Morse Conservation Social Science (CSS) Lab at Auburn University applies a variety of social sciences to research outdoor recreation and nature-based tourism, ecosystem services, and human dimensions of wildlife. Our goal is to understand how social and ecological systems interact to inform policy and decision-making that enhances human well-being and environmental conservation.

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Please click around to meet the people and see the research happening in the Morse CSS Lab. Consider collaborating and/or joining us to help make a difference in the world! ​

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News & Updates

• Special Issue on Sustainability and Outdoor Recreation Management on Public Lands: New Directions. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration (2022)
  • Morse, W.C., Cerveny, L.K., Blahna, D. (2022). Coordinating and standardizing outdoor recreation supply and demand databases to facilitate management and promote conservation, health, and accessibility. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 40(1), 175-194.​​
• MNR positions available

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Dr. Wayde Morse
Professor, Conservation Social Science
School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences
602 Duncan Drive Auburn, Office 3229
Auburn University, Auburn AL 36849
Email: [email protected]

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