Haley Netherton-Morrison

Ph.D. Student
Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior

haleynetherton@u.boisestate.edu

I focus on the application of social science theory to natural resource issues. I seek to understand public perceptions of landscape and community change, how and why they differ, and their role in natural resource management and land use planning. I employ mixed methods and a range of theories to understand these variations. Currently, my research seeks to improve our understanding of people-place relationships in Idaho landscapes and communities undergoing social-ecological changes, through the lenses of landscape values and sense of place.

Advisor:
Dr. Kelly Hopping

Committee:
Dr. Morey Burnham
Dr. Rebecca Som Castellano
Dr. Matt Williamson

Education / Academic background

•  M.S. in Natural Resources, Human Dimensions Emphasis, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (2019)
• B.S. in Zoology with a second major in Wildlife Ecology, University of Maine (2017)

Current Research and Interests
I focus on the application of social science theory to natural resource issues. I seek to understand public perceptions of landscape and community change, how and why they differ, and their role in natural resource management and land use planning. I employ mixed methods and a range of theories to understand these variations. Currently, my research seeks to improve our understanding of people-place relationships in Idaho landscapes and communities undergoing social-ecological changes, through the lenses of landscape values and sense of place.

My current projects include:

• • The Social Landscape of Sagebrush in Idaho
  • Idaho’s Changing Communities and Landscapes

• Sagebrush Perspectives Through History