We support public, community, and non-profit partners on a range of parks, trails, and land conservation research, planning, advocacy, and analysis efforts

Economic Benefits Analysis

Our economic benefits research focus is on the values of parks, trails, and conserved lands to the local community. For example, a community may be interested in measuring the values of a park system improving water quality, generating travel and tourism, enabling recreation, strengthening economic development, enhancing property values, reducing air pollution, providing health care cost savings, and supporting agriculture, forestry, and commercial fishing.

Impactful Research

Each place is unique, and therefore, so are research needs. Our team can work with you to design research to meet your specific goals. For example, forecasting the impact of building a trail for a grant application or a case study to highlight the on the ground impact of a conservation easement for a community.

Data Analytics

Our team has in-depth data analysis experience including large data sets of parks and land conservation for non-profits, public agencies, communities, and foundations.

Strategic Communication

Our team recognizes the importance of effectively communicating research results. We work with you to understand your objectives and develop targeted materials and messaging for your audiences.