Evan Salcido is a PhD student in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, advised by Dr. van Riper. He received his B.S. in Zoology from The Ohio State University in 2014, and his M.S. in Natural Resource Science & Management from the University of Minnesota in 2019. In between degrees, he worked as a contract researcher in an aquatic toxicology laboratory. Evan specializes in the human dimensions of natural resource management, with his key research interests including human-wildlife conflict, mammalian behavior & ecology, and wildlife & natural resources policy. His work aims to inform & improve our ability to reconcile human interests with environmental necessities. Evan can be approached directly around the UIUC campus, or contacted electronically at salcido2@illinois.edu.
About the Research
Our goal is to establish a process for advancing “inclusive conservation” that reflects the multiple viewpoints on the future of protected area management in the Denali region. Click here for more details about our project.
News
- Recent Panorama solution affords exciting opportunities to share our research about inclusive conservation in Denali
- Sharing project findings at the International Association for Society and Natural Resources Virtual Conference
- Recent webinar hosted by IUCN featuring inclusive conservation and the ENVISION project
- State-wide and regional survey launch
- David Nguyen disseminates findings at the UIUC Undergraduate Research Symposium
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