2013-2014 University Catalog
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CONS 665 - Conservation Conflict ResolutionCredits: 3 (NR) Focuses on approaches to cultivating sustainable conservation solutions, including determining root causes of complex conflict dynamics, designing decision-making processes to address conflict, and building mutual respect and trust among stakeholders. Employing principles and strategies developed by the Human-Wildlife Conflict Collaboration (HWCC), students learn how to resolve current conservation conflicts, anticipate arising ones, and reconcile old conflicts that impede new progress.
Designated a Green Leaf Course .
Notes: Offered through the Mason Center for Conservation Studies in cooperation with the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute on site in Front Royal, VA. This course is not available to students pursuing a degree at George Mason without prior written approval of the graduate director of the student’s program.
Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0
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