Registration Rates:

  • $250 for SORP Members
  • $375 for Non SORP Members

Resources

Join recreation planners, land managers, and researchers from around the world for a dynamic and interactive virtual training focused on the foundations of Visitor Use Management. Whether you’re working in parks, protected areas, or recreational waterways, this three-day event will strengthen your understanding of sustainable recreation planning and equip you with tools to navigate complex management challenges.

Held entirely online, this training is designed for accessibility and active engagement - no travel required. Each session builds on the last, so participants are strongly encouraged to attend all three days to get the most out of the experience.

This training will:

  • Build a strong foundation in the Visitor Use Management Framework and its applications.
  • Explore how VUM can support sustainable recreation in diverse contexts.
  • Identify ways to apply planning steps and decision-making tools to real-world challenges.
  • Understand how to collaborate across agencies and disciplines to elevate visitor use work around the world.
  • Participate in discussions, breakout groups, and case-based activities to apply concepts in real time.

This training is ideal for land and water managers at the local, state, tribal, and federal levels, as well as consultants, researchers, and educators involved in recreation management and planning.

Learning credits will be available. More details coming soon.

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