Parks, People, Biodiversity
Addressing the critical issues facing national, state, and local parks, and equivalent protected areas—and those who utilize them
Researchers out in nature
Cross-disciplinary Research
Supporting applied science, policy, and field management—science for parks and parks for science

PHOTO: George Roderick

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Equitable Access
Working to connect all people to parks and open space

PHOTO: Sandi Funke, Pepperwood Foundation

a park ranger and a volunteer
Mentoring & Education
Preparing the next generation of conservation leaders in academia and in the field

PHOTO: Yosemite Leadership program

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About Us

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About

The UC Berkeley Institute for Parks, People, and Biodiversity is devoted to the investigation, dissemination, and application of science to the critical issues facing national, state, and local parks, and equivalent protected areas.

Featured

Jonathan Jarvis releases new book calling for an independent National Parks Service

Jarvis, the former director of the Institute for Parks, People, and Biodiversity, will share his viewpoint in Tuesday afternoon webinar.

News

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The New Conservation

Parks Institute researchers are working to bring the bold 30x30 conservation initiative to life.