Ingrid Schneider

Ingrid Schneider is a Professor in the Department of Forest Resources at the University of Minnesota's College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences. Her work focuses on the human dimensions of natural resource management, particularly in recreation and nature-based tourism contexts, collaborating with national forests, parks, and other nature-based attractions. She investigates recreation experiences, visitor preferences, and management challenges related to terrestrial invasive species, diversity constraints, and physical activity limitations on public lands. Additionally, she supports applied consumer research projects for Minnesota's tourism industry, including sustainable tourism and market research initiatives.

Research Areas:

• Human dimensions of natural resource management
• Nature-based tourism and recreation
• Visitor behavior analysis
• Impact of terrestrial invasive species
• Constraints on public land use
• Applied consumer research

Collaborations: Partnerships with national forests, parks, and Minnesota tourism stakeholders.