46th Annual

Southeast Environment and Recreation Research Conference


March 24, - March 26, 2024
Helen, GA




Abstracts

Abstract Deadline: January 12th, 2024
See: Call for Papers


The SERR conference

The Southeast Environment and Recreation Research (SERR) conference provides an exceptional opportunity for researchers and managers within the parks, recreation and environmental management fields to learn about and discuss each other's projects, research findings, and regional needs. The conference setting supports both formal presentations and informal discussions in a setting that emphasizes student engagement and development, in addition to the friendly exchange of research theories and practices.

Conference venue and lodging

Just two miles northeast of Alpine Helen in the gorgeous North Georgia Mountains is the ultimate mountain retreat destination. Unicoi State Park & Lodge is centered around beautiful Lake Unicoi within the Chattahoochee National Forest. The park offers unparalleled hiking trails leading to Anna Ruby Falls and Helen.

Learn more about Unicoi State Park & Lodge here.

Website: Unicoi State Park & Lodge

Click here to book.

Use code SERR Conference 10312

Phone: 1-706-878-2201




Unicoi State Park & Lodge

Directions:

1788 GA-356, Helen, GA 30545

SERR Conference Registration

Fees

Register Here!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/serr-2024-unicoi-state-park-march-26-28-tickets-780859751537?aff=oddtdtcreator

SWAG - Order when you register:


Call for papers:

Deadline: January 12th, 2024

Sessions at SERR include empirical, conceptual, or theoretical work.

Topics

Recreation, Leisure, and Tourism
  1. Leisure and Recreation Behavior
  2. Management of Leisure Programs & Services
  3. Recreation Research Methods
  4. Diversity, Access & Recreation Participation
  5. Nature-based Travel and Tourism
  6. Outdoor Recreation and Education
  7. Park, Protected Area and Equivalent Reserves Planning & Management
  8. Hunting and Fishing Lodge Management
  9. Parks, Physical Activity and Health
  10. Recreation Ecology
  11. Recreation Economics or Policy
  12. Recreation Resource Management
  13. Therapeutic Recreation
  14. Technology in National, State, or Local Parks
Environmental Studies
  1. Sustainability
  2. Environmental Justice
  3. Conservation Social Sciences
  4. Ecosystem Services
  5. Climate Adaptation
  6. Conservation Biology
  7. Human dimensions of natural resources
  8. Natural resources management (forest, wildlife, fisheries, and watershed)
  9. Multi- and Interdisciplinary research processes

Student Scholarships:

Scholarships TBD

Thanks to the generous support of conference sponsors and the annual silent auction proceeds, we are offering a limited number of student scholarships for undergraduate and/or graduate students to attend this year's SERR conference. The scholarship amounts will vary but will only cover a portion of the costs of attending the conference (registration, travel, etc.). Interested students should email a one-page letter (as an attached MS Word file) to one of our conference co-chairs, (See Co-Chair Contact Information below) describing how they believe their academic and professional interests will be enhanced by their attendance.

Co-Chair Contact Information

Please direct any questions regarding the conference to one of this year's conference co-chairs:

Dr. Jamie Thorn: thornj@lindsey.edu

Dr. Allie McCreary: aem0200@auburn.edu

Sponsors




Sponsorships help cover meals, event space, AV equipment, keynote speakers (cover their room and travel), promotional materials (e.g. shirts, mugs, etc.), and to keep the conference affordable to students and faculty.

Please find more information at this link.

Contact: Ryan Sharp rsharp19@utk.edu


Sponsor Levels

Smokey Mountains (Gold)



Unicoi State Park & Lodge
School of Natural Resources
Herbert College of Agriculture
University of Tennessee


Unicoi State Park & Lodge
Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management
College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences
Clemson University

Pisgah (Silver)



Unicoi State Park & Lodge
Parks and Recreation Management
College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment
Auburn University


Unicoi State Park & Lodge
School of Forest
Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences
University of Florida

Nantahala (Bronze)



Unicoi State Park & Lodge
Trail Science Institute
Department of Chemistry and Geosciences
Jacksonville State University