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Exploring the Social Side of Conservation
A case study demonstrates how incorporating social science into conservation actions can produce more effective, equitable, and lasting change.
Using Science and Local Knowledge to Guide the Future of Virginia’s Landscapes
To understand the impact of changes in land use in Northern Virginia, the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute developed the Changing Landscapes Initiative, a project that uses a scientifically rigorous yet human-centered approach to address concerns about the future of the region.