1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this episode of Planning the Wild, Rachel Franchina interviews Monika Derrien, a social scientist focused on outdoor recreation management. They discuss Monika's contrasting childhood experiences in urban Queens and rural Vermont, her journey to becoming a social scientist, and her transition from the Forest Service to academia. The conversation delves into the Recreation Opportunity Spectrum (ROS), its historical context, its evolution, and its influence on recreation planning. They also explore the challenges and opportunities in implementing ROS, findings from Monika's research on ROS effectiveness, and future directions for recreation planning. &amp;nbsp; About Monika Monika Derrien is a social scientist focused on outdoor recreation management on public lands, and its implications for human health and wellbeing. She currently works as an assistant professor in the Rubenstein School for Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Vermont, where she teaches in the Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Program. Monika also serves on the boards for the Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals and the Vermont Parks and Recreation Association. Prior to her faculty position at UVM, Monika worked for the USDA Forest Service as a research social scientist with the Pacific Northwest Research Station.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Planning the Wild https://sites.libsyn.com/580320 <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40284010/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/199125950