Human Dimensions (People and Nature)
Human Dimensions (People and Nature)
Human dimensions in wildlife research explores how people’s values, behaviors, and decisions shape conservation outcomes. Understanding these social factors is essential for effective management, reducing conflict, and building support for wildlife protection. It helps bridge science and communities to create sustainable, long‑lasting conservation solutions.
RAD Decision Framework
RAD Decision Framework
The resist-accept-direct (RAD) framework encompasses the decision-space managers consider when addressing climate in local systems.
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Massachusetts Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
The Massachusetts Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (est. 1948) is a partnership among the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, University of Massachusetts, the U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Wildlife Management Institute.
Maine Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
The Maine Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (est. 1936) is a partnership among the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, University of Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Wildlife Management Institute.
Louisiana Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
The Louisiana Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (est. 1963) is a partnership among the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Louisiana State University, the U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Wildlife Management Institute.
Kansas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
The Kansas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (est. 1991) is a partnership among the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, Kansas State University, the U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Wildlife Management Institute.
Idaho Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
The Idaho Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Unit (est. 1947) is a partnership among the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, University of Idaho, the U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Wildlife Management Institute.
Iowa Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
The Iowa Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Unit (est. 1936) is a partnership among the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Iowa State University, the U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Wildlife Management Institute.
Hawai'i Cooperative Fishery Research Unit
The Hawai'i Cooperative Fishery Research Unit (est. 1966) is a partnership among the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, the University of Hawaii, the U.S. Geological Survey, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Georgia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
The Georgia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Unit (est. 1979) is a partnership among the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the University of Georgia, the U.S. Geological Survey, the Us.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Wildlife Management Institute.
Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
The Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (est. 1979) is a partnership among the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, University of Florida, the U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Wildlife Management Institute.
Colorado Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
The Colorado Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (est. 1947) is a partnership among the Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Colorado State University, the U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Wildlife Management Institute.
California Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
The California Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (est. 1967) is a partnership among the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Humboldt State University, the U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Wildlife Management Institute.