MNRS Statement Of Purpose

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MNRS Statement of Purpose: Please describe your aptitude and motivation for graduate study in your area of specialization, including your preparation for this field of study, your academic plans or research interests in your chosen area of study, and your future career goals.

“The rationale for community natural resource management (CNRM) is often compelling and convincing” according to the authors of Community Natural Resource Management: Promise, Rhetoric, and Reality (2000). It is my opinion that the natural environment tends to suffer due to the curiosity, but lack of understanding and appreciation I attribute to the general public. Alvin Lee of the band Ten Years After sang, “I'd love to change the world, but I don't know what to do.” …show more content…

Through my studies I have been exposed to many social issues that have increased my concern for society as a whole. However, certain instances such as two former Boy Scout volunteers toppling historic natural rock formation in Utah’s Goblin Valley State Park, Casey Nockett’s vandalism and graffiti of eight national parks, and the cancellation of future “Oregon Outback” bike tours due to the horrendous behavior of past participants; seem to have a profound effect on me. CNRM approaches link the concerns of conservationists, traditional rights advocates, and political reformers, in terms of social equity, traditional resource access and use rights, and local economic development. Building community relationships could very well be the key to environmental education, restoration, and the promise of …show more content…

However, I should stress that that at the heart of my specific research concentration lies a more general interest in helping others experience the world around them while preserving it for future generations. With this in mind, I have opted to postpone my pursuit of a Doctor of Public Administration program in favor of furthering my education in natural resource stewardship. The lack of Natural Resource related programs in my area has led me to the Masters of Natural Resources Stewardship program at Colorado State University. The design and curriculum focused on a broad natural resource education, specialized resource management, and understanding of the interconnectedness of natural resource management systems is very appealing. I am no stranger to the concept of distance learning, and though it is not my preferred method of furthering my education the flexibility sounds like this program is a perfect fit for my

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