Welcome to my research page. I investigate human behavior as it relates to environmental stewardship, with an emphasis on the role of natural resource users in protecting biodiversity and imperiled ecosystems. This leads me to investigate a wide variety of topics including outdoor recreation, nature-based tourism, ecosystem-based management, endangered species, and private lands conservation.
Contact Information:
Department of Forest Resources & Environmental Conservation,
310A Cheatham Hall (0324), Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 231-8303 | m-sorice@vt.edu