UMAINE • January 9, 2025
Conservationists not only need ecological expertise, but also have to understand the impact of conservation on the economics and culture of an area, be able to interact with the public about issues of conservation and so much more. UMaine’s NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) Program in Conservation Science and Practice has reached the end of its five-year term, but it has sent UMaine graduates off with a more holistic approach to conservation and started a legacy of similar programs at UMaine.