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Selected HDRU Publications

Natural Resources Education and Communication

Factors Influencing Membership of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Geological Survey Biologists in the American Fisheries Society.

2009. T.B. Lauber, E.J. Taylor, and B.A. Knuth. Fisheries 34(1):9-19.

Aquatic Stewardship Education in Theory and Practice.

2007.  B.A. Knuth and W.F. Siemer, eds.  American Fisheries Society Symposium 55. American Fisheries Society, Bethesda, MD. 187pp. Available from The American Fisheries Society at (www.afsbooks.org/54055p.html).

Advancing the Theory and Practice of Aquatic Stewardship Education.

2007.  B.A. Knuth and W.F. Siemer.  Pgs. 179-187 in B.A. Knuth and W.F. Siemer, eds. Aquatic Stewardship Education in Theory and Practice. American Fisheries Society Symposium 55. American Fisheries Society, Bethesda, MD. (xerox cost)

Improving Our Understanding of the Theory and Practice of Aquatic Stewardship Education.

2007.  B.A. Knuth.  Pgs. 3-10 in B.A. Knuth and W.F. Siemer, eds. Aquatic Stewardship in Theory and Practice. American Fisheries Symposium 55. American Fisheries Society, Bethesda, MD. (xerox cost)

Revisiting the Stewardship Concept: Faith-based Opportunities to Bridge from Principles to Practice.

2007.  W.F. Siemer and G.E. Hitzhusen.  Pgs. 103-116 in B.A. Knuth and W.F. Siemer, eds. Aquatic Stewardship Education in Theory and Practice. American Fisheries Society Symposium 55, American Fisheries Society, Bethesda, MD. (xerox cost)

Using a Natural Disaster to Understand the Educational and Technical Assistance Needs of Small-scale Forest Landowners.

2003.  N.A. Connelly and P.J. Smallidge.  Small-scale Forest Economics, Management and Policy 2(3):397-407.  (xerox cost)

Using a Natural Disaster to Understand the Educational and Technical Assistance Needs of Small-scale Forest Landowners.

2003.  N.A. Connelly and P.J. Smallidge.  Small-scale Forest Economics, Management and Policy 2(3):397-407.  (xerox cost)

Educating Citizens About Controversial Issues: The Case of Suburban Goose Management.

2002.  T.B. Lauber, B.A. Knuth, and J.D. Deshler.  Soc. and Nat. Resour. 15:581-597.  (xerox cost)

Public Support for Ecosystem Restoration in the Hudson River Valley, USA.

2002.  N.A. Connelly, B.A. Knuth, and D.L. Kay.  Environ. Manage. 29(4):467-476.  (xerox cost)

Using the Coorientation Model to Compare Community Leaders' and Local Residents' Views about Hudson River Ecosystem Restoration.

2002.  N.A. Connelly and B.A. Knuth.  Soc. and Nat. Resour. 15:933-948.  (xerox cost)

Best Practices for Curriculum, Teaching, and Evaluation Components of Aquatic Stewardship Education.

2001.  W.F. Siemer.  Pgs. 18-36 in A.J. Fedler, ed.  Defining Best Practices in Boating, Fishing, and Stewardship Education.  Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation, Alexandria, VA.  (Available from Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (www.rbff.org).

Developing Aquatic Resource Stewards.

2001.  A.J. Fedler, W.F. Siemer, B.A. Knuth, and B.E. Matthews.   Taproot 12(4):9-15.  (xerox cost)

Effects of Fishing Education Programs on Antecedents of Responsible Environmental Behavior.

2001.  W.F. Siemer and B.A. Knuth.   J. of Environ. Educ. 32(4):23-29.  (xerox cost)

Citizen Participation in Natural Resource Management: A Synthesis of HDRU Research.

2000.  T.B. Lauber and B.A. Knuth.  HDRU Publ. 00-7.  Dept. of Nat. Resour., N.Y.S. Coll. of Ag. and Life Sci., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY.  32 p.  (xerox cost) (Click here for PDF file.)

Educational Needs of Northern New York Tree Care Managers and Professionals.

2000.  N.A. Connelly, T.L. Brown, and P.J. Smallidge.  HDRU Publ. 00-6.  Dept. of Nat. Resour., N.Y.S. Coll. of Ag. and Life Sci., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY.  21 p.  (xerox cost)

Educational Needs of Northern New York Woodland Owners as They Recover from the January 1998 Ice Storm.

2000.  N.A. Connelly, T.L. Brown, and P.J. Smallidge.  HDRU Publ. 00-5.  Dept. of Nat. Resour., N.Y.S. Coll. of Ag. and Life Sci., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY.  29 p.  (xerox cost)

Entry-level Competency and Skill Requirements of Foresters: What do Employers Want?

1998.  T.L. Brown and J.P. Lassoie.  Journal of Forestry 96(2):8-14.  (xerox cost)

Understanding Citizens' Reasoning about Goose Management Conflicts: Implications for Public Policy Education.

1997.  T.B. Lauber, B.A. Knuth, J.D. Deshler, P.D. Curtis, A.S. Turner, and H.J. Christoffel.  HDRU Publ. 97-3.  Dept. of Nat. Resour., N.Y.S. Coll. of Ag. and Life Sci., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY.  58 p.  (xerox cost)

Attitude and Behavior Change Associated with Participation in NatureLink™:An Outcome Evaluation with Recommendations for Program Enhancement.

1997.  W.F. Siemer and T.L. Brown.  HDRU Publ. 97-1.  Dept. of Nat. Resour., N.Y.S. Coll. of Ag. and Life Sci., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY.  117 p.  (xerox cost)

Skill and Competency Requirements for Entry Level Employment in Forestry: Results of a Nationwide Survey.

1996.  T.L. Brown and J.P. Lassoie.  HDRU Publ. 96-5.  Dept. of Nat. Resour., N.Y.S. Coll. of Ag. and Life Sci., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY.  30 p.  (xerox cost)

Stewardship of the Great Lakes Environment: A Literature Review.

1995.  D.O. Dixon, W.F. Siemer, and B.A. Knuth.  HDRU Publ. 95-5.  Dept. of Nat. Resour., N.Y.S. Coll. of Ag. and Life Sci., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY.  85 p.  (xerox cost)

Educating Natural Resource Professionals for Ecosystem Management.

1995.  L.A. Nielsen and D.J. Decker.  Renewable Resources J. 13(1):12-17.  (xerox cost)

Lake Ontario Stewardship Indicators Project: Findings From Pilot Surveys of Ontario Residents and Key Leaders.

1995.  W.F. Siemer, D.O. Dixon, and B.A. Knuth.  HDRU Publ. 95-3.  Dept. of Nat. Resour., N.Y.S. Coll. of Ag. and Life Sci., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY.  138 p.  (xerox cost)

Undergraduates and the Environment.

1993.  L.M. Gigliotti and R.J. Stout.  Women in Natural Resources 14(4):24-26.  (xerox cost)

Formative Evaluation of Wildlife and Environmental Education: Issues and Actions, 4th Grade Materials. Progress Report.

1992.  L.M. Gigliotti.  HDRU Publ. 92-10. Dept. of Nat. Resour., N.Y.S. Coll. of Ag. and Life Sci., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY.  90 p.  (xerox cost)

Human Dimensions in Wildlife Management Education: Pre-service Opportunities and In-service Needs.

1992.  L.M. Gigliotti and D.J. Decker.  Wildl. Soc. Bull. 20(1):8-14.  (xerox cost)

Opportunities for Meeting Wildlife Management Objectives Through Local Government: An Assessment of Communication Program Potential.

1992.  L.M. Gigliotti, R.E. Shanks, D.J. Decker, and B.A. Knuth.   HDRU Publ. 92-5.  Dept. of Nat. Resour., N.Y.S. Coll. of Ag. and Life Sci., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY.  86 p.  (xerox cost)

Tapping the Potential of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Community for Public Education About Wildlife Damage Management.

1992.  W.F. Siemer, T.L. Brown, P.P. Martin, and R.D. Stumvoll.  Proc. East. Wildl. Damage Control Conf. 5:143-147.  (xerox cost)

Utility and Effectiveness of Environmental Management Councils and Conservation Advisory Councils in Local Government.

1992.  L.M. Gigliotti, R.E. Shanks, D.J. Decker, and B.A. Knuth.   HDRU Publ. 92-6.  Dept. of Nat. Resour., N.Y.S. Coll. of Ag. and Life Sci., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY.  37 p.  (xerox cost)

Ethical and Scientific Judgements in Management: Beware of Blurred Distinctions.

1991.  D.J. Decker, R.E. Shanks, L.A. Nielsen, and G.R. Parsons.  Wildl. Soc. Bull. 19(4):523-527.  (xerox cost)

Interest of Cornell University Undergraduate Students in a Fifth-year Professional Master's Degree in Environmental Management: Selected Preliminary Study Results.

1991.  L.M. Gigliotti and D.J. Decker.  HDRU Publ. 91-6.  Dept. of Nat. Resour., N.Y.S. Coll. of Ag. and Life Sci., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY.  34 p.  (xerox cost)

What's Our Agency Image?

1991.  J. Smeltzer and D. Decker.  Human Dimensions Perspectives.  An Occasional Paper Series of the Colorado Division of Wildlife. No. 3.  Colorado Division of Wildlife, Denver, CO.  3 p.  (xerox cost)

Communication and Image in the Wildlife Profession: A New York Perspective.

1990.  R.E. Shanks and D.J. Decker.  Trans. N.E. Sect. Wildl. Soc. 47:27-35.  (xerox cost)

Environmental Education: What Went Wrong? What Can Be Done?

1990.  L.M. Gigliotti.  J. of Envir. Educ. 22(1):9-12.  (xerox cost)

Evaluation of Natural Resource Education Materials: Implications for Resource Management.

1990.  G.A. Pomerantz.  J. of Envir. Educ. 22(2):16-23.  (xerox cost)

Human Dimensions in Wildlife Management Education: Pre-service Opportunities and In-service Needs.

1990.  L.M. Gigliotti and D.J. Decker.  HDRU Publ. 90-9.  Dept. of Nat. Resour., N.Y.S. Coll. of Ag. and Life Sci., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY.  32 p.  (xerox cost)

Perceived Needs and Trends in Environmental Education.

1989.  G.A. Pomerantz.  Pgs. 225-232 in B.G. Pendelton, (ed.).  Proc. of the Northeast Raptor Manage. Symp. and Workshop. Institute for Wildlife Research, National Wildlife Foundation, Scientific and Tech. Series No. 13.  (xerox cost)

Teaching and Learning About Natural Resource Policy.

1989.  B.T. Wilkins, R.J. McNeil, B.A. Knuth, and S. Brandt-Erichsen.  Trans. North Am. Wildl. and Nat. Resour. Conf. 54:439-444.  (xerox cost)

Combining Resource Management and Public Education Goals: Social Scientists as Mediators in Inter- and Intra-agency Program Development.

1988.  G.A. Pomerantz.  (Paper presented at the Second Symp. on Social Science in Resour. Manage., Urbana-Champaign, IL.)  22 p.  (xerox cost)

Effective Conservation Education by a Private Wildlife Organization: Teaching Children With Ranger Rick.

1988.  G.A. Pomerantz and J.D. Hair.  Trans. North Am. Wildl. and Nat. Resour. Conf. 53:542-551.  (xerox cost)

Natural Resources for the Next Decade.

1988.  M.E. Krasny and D.J. Decker.  Extension Review 59(2):16-17.  (xerox cost)

Status of Extension Wildlife Programs in America.

1988.  D.J. Decker and J.E. Miller.  Trans. North Am. Wildl. and Nat. Resour. Conf. 53:513-523.  (xerox cost)

Children and Wildlife: Research Implications for Successful Information Transfer.

1987.  G.A. Pomerantz.  Pgs. 58-64 in J.M. Stone, (ed.).  Environmental Education: Transition to an Information Age.  Proc. l5th North Am. Assoc. for Environ. Educ. Conf., NAEE, Troy, OH.  (xerox cost)

Combining Educational and Resource Management Goals Through a New Environmental Education Program.

1987.  G.A. Pomerantz.  (Paper presented at the 16th N. Amer. Environ. Educ. Conf., Quebec City.)  9 p.  (xerox cost)

The Educational Value of Wildlife.

1987.  J.D. Hair and G.A. Pomerantz.  Pgs. 197-207 in D.J. Decker and G.R. Goff (eds.).  Valuing Wildlife: Economic and Social Perspectives. Westview Press, Boulder, CO.  (xerox cost)

Educating Tomorrow's Professionals: An Integrated Approach.

1987.  B.A. Knuth.  Trans. North Am. Wildl. and Nat. Resour. Conf. 52:722-728.  (xerox cost)

Enhancing Public Benefits From Wildlife Management Through Education and Communication.

1987.  G.A. Pomerantz.  HDRU Publ. 87-2.  Dept. of Nat. Resour., N.Y.S. Coll. of Ag. and Life Sci., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY.  133 p.  (xerox cost)

Five Modes of Programming for Natural Resources Extension: An Administrative Perspective.

1987.  D.J. Decker.  Proc. 5th Extension Fisheries and Wildlife Workshop.  (Oct. 11-15, Jekyll Island, GA).  (xerox cost)

Perspectives and Admonitions on the Five Modes of Programming in Cooperative Extension.

1987.  D.J. Decker.  PERSPECTIVES (Vol. 1, No. 1), Program Dev. and Eval. Ofc., Cornell Coop. Ext., N.Y.S. Coll. of Ag. and Life Sci., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, N.Y.  9 p.  (xerox cost)

The Role of Values and Valuing in Wildlife Communication and Education.

1987.  R.B. Peyton and D.J. Decker.  Pgs. 243-254 in D.J. Decker and G.R. Goff (eds.).  Valuing Wildlife: Economic and Social Perspectives.  Westview Press, Boulder, CO.  (xerox cost)

Teachers' Attitudes Toward Animals: Implications for Conservation Education.

1987.  W.F. Siemer, R.B. Peyton, and D.J. Witter.  Trans. North Am. Wildl. and Nat. Resour. Conf. 52:460-467.  (xerox cost)

Agency Image: A Key to Successful Natural Resource Management.

1985.  D.J. Decker.  Trans. N.E. Sect. Wildl. Soc. 41:43-56.  (xerox cost)