Participant
Training Brochure
Management for Sustainable Natural Resource Development
and Environmental Protection
A Special Program for Natural Resource Managers
Available Upon Request
The decade of the 1990s witnessed substantial global political
and economic change, much of which now challenges our ability to
manage our natural resources well and to protect the environment.
The goal of this program is to promote management that encourages
sustainable development of natural resources, seeking a balance
between economic productivity and preservation of those resources
for future generations.
Course Philosophy
Keys to truly sustainable natural resource development include an
integrated approach to planning and implementation; inclusion of
affected stakeholders from the planning stage forward; and understanding
such development within the context of an ecosystem. These and related
concepts form the course foundation.
Participants
The program is designed for mid-level professionals in agencies
concerned with natural resource management, environ-mental protection,
and rural or regional planning. It is intended for technically trained
individuals who wish to become more effective managers.
Course Structure
Offered since 1991 and constantly updated to provide the latest
in management technique and case study applicability, the course
combines classroom instruction and discussion; analysis of natural
resource management case studies in the Southern Appalachian region
and worldwide; and analysis and discussion of participants' current
projects. Participants should bring maps, project descriptions and
other materials needed to support these discussions. Participants
will be expected to make presentations to the entire group. General
course topics include:
Policy and Planning
- Sustainable development paradigm;
- Policy components of sustainable development;
- Policy analysis-the decision-making process;
- Integrated planning for resource management and regional economic
development; and
- Development of action plans.
Management Skills
- Conflict resolution methods;
- Identifying and working with constituents;
- Inter-organizational collaboration;
- Communication and leadership;
- Developing human resources; and
- Strengthening the organization for greater effectiveness-the
process of organizational change.
The course focuses on practical application of management techniques
and tools to planning and implementation of resource development
and protection programs. Field trips are an integral part of the
course. The participants visit organizations such as the U.S. Forest
Service as well as regional development and conservation sites.
Comfortable field clothing and sturdy shoes are required.
The course fee for the full four-week program for groups of eight
or larger is (U.S.) $3,900 per person. This includes tuition, class
materials, and local field trips. Lodging (approximately $40 per
day), mandatory medical insurance, and cost of travel to and from
Knoxville are the responsibility of the sponsoring agency or the
participant. Short, tailored add-on programs for individuals may
be arranged following the course.
Travel and Arrival Information
Groups should have round-trip tickets to Knoxville, Tennessee (airport
code TYS). Please advise us of arrival date, time, and flight information
at least four days in advance so that we can arrange your transportation
from the airport.
Housing Fully furnished apartments will be available at the nightly
rate of approximately (U.S.) $40 per person. Cost includes fully
equipped kitchen, television, and (local) telephone.
Resources of the Southern Appalachian Region
The main campus of the University of Tennessee (UT) is located in
Knoxville, a city of 350,000 on the shores of the Tennessee River.
The region provides an excellent setting in which to study both
successes and failures in national, region- al, and local efforts
for resource development and protection.
The Southern Appalachian Man and Biosphere (SAMAB) Reserve was
the first of these regional programs and is among the largest in
the global network. The SAMAB is based on expanding regional partnerships
to discover ways to harmonize biodiversity, cultural values, and
socioeconomic development.
Analysis of the valuable lessons learned by the SAMAB, Tennessee
Valley Authority (TVA) and other agencies in land restoration, protection
of water resources, forest and biological resources management,
and economic development forms the core of this training program
offered by UT.
Within a 45-minute drive of the university campus are the Great
Smoky Mountains National Park, the TVA, national forests, state
parks, national scientific preserves, and other protected areas
that provide a natural laboratory unparalleled in the United States.
The University of Tennessee
Founded in 1794, the University of Tennessee (UT) is one of the
nation's oldest universities. As a comprehensive, land-grant university
with 25,000 students from every state in the U.S. and more than
90 countries, UT offers a variety of programs and services.
This training program draws faculty from a wide range of disciplines,
including forestry, ecology, planning, organizational management,
and public administration.
UT's Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries has been awarded
the management of the Southeastern Cooperative Ecosystem Studies
Unit (CESU), one of only four such units in the U.S. CESU's are
a network of federal agencies and universities engaging in cooperative
research to provide research, technical assistance, and education
to resource and environmental managers.
Since the 1980s, International Programs for Agriculture and Natural
Resources (IPANR) has arranged and conducted professional training
and observation and study tours for more than 500 participants from
more than 40 countries. Topics include national park management,
sustainable development, natural resource project planning and management
as well as traditional areas of agriculture.
For further information on how we can meet your group training
needs, contact:
Mr. Richard Davis
International Programs for Agriculture and Natural Resources
The University of Tennessee
320 Morgan Hall Knoxville, TN 37996-4516 U.S.A.
Telephone: (865) 974-7476
E-mail: rpdavis@utk.edu
Fax: (865) 974-7464
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