Examination of natural resources often leaves out one important component -- the human element. This symposium enabled resource managers and researchers to exchange info. and ideas about the human dimensions of natural resources. These proceedings contain 29 oral presentations, and summaries of poster presentations, simulated field trips, and round table discussions. Issues addressed include: conflicts, ecosystem mgmt., multicultural groups, land ethics, protection and safety, partnership and service delivery, pilot project, economic issues, and case studies.

The growing demand for recreation at the wildland-urban interface throughout the United States poses new challenges for natural resource managers. To enable resource managers and researchers to exchange information and ideas, the first Symposium on Social Aspects and Recreation Research was held. The format of the symposium offered various opportunities for interactive communication among attendees. The proceedings contain a keynote address, abbreviated versions of 27 oral presentations, and summaries of sessions covering poster presentations, simulated field trips, and round table discussions. Issues addressed include these: access, land stewardship and ethics, cultural diversity of recreationists, service delivery strategies, agency-visitor interaction, conflict, partnerships, and data collection techniques.