Selected HDRU Publications
Program Planning and Evaluation
Planning and Evaluation Concepts
- The Interdependence of Ecosystem and Community Viability: A Theoretical Framework to Guide Research and Application.
- 2002. M. Michaelidou, D.J. Decker, and J.P. Lassoie. Society & Natural Resources 15:599-616.
- Consensus-based Collaboration in Watershed Management: Quixotic Notion or the Environmental Pot of Gold?
- 2001. B.A. Zanetell. HDRU Publ. 01-3. Dept. of Nat. Resour., N.Y.S. Coll. of Ag. and Life Sci., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY. 19 p. (Click here for PDF file).
- An Instrument to Assess Stewardship Outcomes Associated with the Sportfishing and Aquatic Resources Education Program (SAREP).
- 1998. W.F. Siemer and T.L. Brown. HDRU Publ. 98-6. Dept. of Nat. Resour., N.Y.S. Coll. of Ag. and Life Sci., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY. 38 p. (xerox cost)
- New York's Sportfishing and Aquatic Resources Education Program (SAREP): An Evaluability Assessment With Recommendations for Outcome Evaluation.
- 1998. W.F. Siemer and T.L. Brown. HDRU Publ. 98-1. Dept. of Nat. Resour., N.Y.S. Coll. of Ag. and Life Sci., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY. 61 p. (xerox cost)
- Planeación Colaborativa para el Uso del Territorio y de los Recursos Naturales en La Sierra Tarahumara: Informe Final.
- 1998. A. Cordova. Dept. of Nat. Resour., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY. 53 p. (xerox cost)
- Evaluating Citizen Participation: Creating Communication Partnerships That Work.
- 1992. R.J. Stout, D.J. Decker, and B.A. Knuth. Trans. North Am. Wildl. and Nat. Resour. Conf. 57:135-140. (xerox cost)
- Analyzing Program Failure: Evaluating Past Failure for Future Improvements.
- 1990. D.J. Decker. J. of Extension 28 (Fall):19-20. (xerox cost)
- Influencing Practices Through Videotape: A Systematic Evaluation of Communications Technology.
- 1990. D.J. Decker and W.G. Merrill. J. of Extension 28 (Spring):21-24. (xerox cost)
- Organizational Philosophy for Program Evaluation.
- 1990. D.J. Decker and B.L. Yerka. J. of Extension 28 (Summer):28-29. (xerox cost)
- Thinking Together: Uniting the Human Dimensions Responsibilities of Universities and Agencies.
- 1989. L.A. Nielsen, B.A. Knuth, and R. Helinski. Trans. North Am. Wildl. and Nat. Resour. Conf. 54:426-431. (xerox cost)
- Analyzing Program "Failure"—Faulty Models, Implementation Strategies, Expectations or Evaluation Methods?
- 1988. D.J. Decker. PERSPECTIVES (Vol. II, No. 1), Program Dev. and Eval. Ofc., Cornell Coop. Ext., N.Y.S. Coll. of Ag. and Life Sci., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY. 8 p. (xerox cost)
- Do Workshops Work?
- 1988. D.J. Decker, J.P. Lassoie, and G.R. Goff. J. of Extension 26 (Winter):19-21. (xerox cost)
- The Dual Roles of Evaluation: We're Responsible for Both.
- 1988. D.J. Decker and R.L. Bruce. PERSPECTIVES (Vol. II, No. 2), Program Dev. and Eval. Ofc., Cornell Coop. Ext., N.Y.S. Coll. of Ag. and Life Sci., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY. 6 p. (xerox cost)
Planning and Evaluation Applications
- An Evaluation of the NY Master Forest Owner Volunteer Program: Master Forest Owner Program Activities and Impact.
- 2009. S.B. Allred, G.R. Goff, L.P. Wetzel, and M.K. Luo. HDRU Publ. 09-6, Dept. of Nat. Resour., Coll. of Ag. and Life Sci., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY. 51 p. (Click here for PDF file).
- Motivations of Adults for Non-Formal Conservation Education and Volunteerism: Implications for Programming.
- 2009. H.A. Van Den Berg, S. L. Dann, and J.M. Dirkx. Applied Environmental Education and Communication 8:6-17.
- Engaging Local Communities in Wildlife Management Area Planning: An Evaluation of the Lake Ontario Islands Search Conference.
- 2002. T.M. Schusler and D.J. Decker. Wildl. Soc. Bull. 30(4):1226-1237.
- Public Attitudes about Fish and Wildlife Programs in New York State: Desired Programs and Acceptable Characteristics of Funding Mechanisms.
- 2001. J.W. Enck and T.L. Brown HDRU Publ. 01-13. Dept. of Nat. Resour., N.Y.S. Coll. of Ag. and Life Sci., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY. 105pp. (xerox cost)
- A Programmatic Analysis of New York State's Wetlands Regulation Program: Views of Wetlands Owners, Permit Applicants, and Agency Staff.
- 2001. N.P. Gurwick and B.A. Knuth. HDRU Publ. 01-1. Dept. of Nat. Resour., N.Y.S. Coll. of Ag. and Life Sci., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY. 159 p. + app. (Click here for PDF file).
- Evaluation of SIP-ICE in New York and its Use as a Tool for Providing Technical Assistance.
- 1999. N.A. Connelly, T. Brown and P.J. Smallidge. HDRU Publ. 99-6. Dept. of Nat. Resour., N.Y.S. Coll. of Ag. and Life Sci., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY. 39 p. (xerox cost)
- Youth Participant Outcomes Associated with Local Hooked on Fishing - Not on Drugs Programs.
- 1998. W.F. Siemer and B.A. Knuth. HDRU Publ. 98-5. Dept. of Nat. Resour., N.Y.S. Coll. of Ag. and Life Sci., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY. 94 p. (xerox cost)
- New Yorkers' Assessment of State Stewardship of Fish and Wildlife Resources.
- 1998. N.A. Connelly, T.L. Brown, B.A. Knuth, and J.R. Colquhoun. HDRU Publ. 98-2. Dept. of Nat. Resour., N.Y.S. Coll. of Ag. and Life Sci., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY. 79 p. (xerox cost)
- Challenges in the Conservation of Biological Resources Symposium: A Follow-up Evaluation.
- 1991. D.J. Decker. Cornell Coop. Extension, Dep. of Nat. Resour., N.Y.S. Coll. of Ag. and Life Sci., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY. 28 p. including appendices. (xerox cost)
- Practicing Foresters Identify Research Needs.
- 1991. S.H. Broderick, D.B. Kittredge, D.J. Decker, and N.A. Connelly. J. of Forestry 89(8):27-35. (xerox cost)
- Some Insights on the Effectiveness of Information Bulletins as Educational Support Material for Woodland Owners: A Pilot Evaluation of "Timber Management for Small Woodlands."
- 1989. D.J. Decker, D.A. Vanderburgh, J.P. Lassoie, and D.M. Van Ryn. PERSPECTIVES (Vol. III, No. 2), Program Dev. and Eval. Ofc., Cornell Coop. Ext., N.Y.S. Coll. of Ag. and Life Sci., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY. 4 p. (xerox cost)
- Effects of Workshops on Absentee Landowners' Woodland Management Decisions and Actions.
- 1987. J.P. Lassoie, D.J. Decker, K. Parrish, and G.R. Goff. Proc. CFM Supervisor-Extension Foresters Ann. Mtg. 33:34-49. T.J. McEvoy (ed.) USDA Forest Service. (xerox cost)
- "Woodland Management" Home Study Course: An Evaluation of a Pilot Educational Program.
- 1985. D.J. Decker. Cornell Coop. Ext., Dept. of Nat. Resour., N.Y.S. Coll. of Ag. and Life Sci., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY. 12 p. (xerox cost)
