Forest Resources and Conservation

Dr. Taylor V. Stein, Professor & Graduate Coordinator

Taylor V. Stein, Associate Professor, joined the School in 1998 with teaching and research responsibilities in ecotourism. His research efforts focus on the economic and non-economic benefits of natural or near-natural landscapes with an emphasis in the social sciences. Before joining the School, he served as a Research Fellow at the University of Minnesota’s College of Natural Resources.

In addition to teaching a research responsibilities, Dr. Stein is the lead SFRC faculty involved in the USDA Forest Service/Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University cooperative degree program.

Degrees:
PhD, University of Minnesota, 1997
MS, Northern Arizona University, 1994
BS, Utah State University, 1992

Courses Taught

ALS 4921 Honors Colloquium – Ecotourism or Ecological Conservation?
ALS 4404 International Studies – Costa Rica Study Abroad: Tropical Ecosystems
FOR 3202 Society and Natural Resources
FOR 6665 Landscape Planning for Ecotourism
Ecotourism: Principles for Resource Management
Ecotourism Planning and Management
Ecotourism Research at the University of Florida
Natural Resource Communication
Ecotourism: Linking People and the Environment
Sustainable Ecotourism Development
Landscape Planning for Ecotourism