Dr. Colmore Christian Biography

Research

‘Tourism and Outdoor Recreation’, ‘Sustainable Development’, ‘Underserved and Minority Landowners’ Issues and Agroforestry’, ‘Environmental Education and Awareness’, ‘Birds (Parrots)’ and ‘Island Biodiversity and Ecosystems’. 

Area of Expertise and/or Research: 

• Ecotourism/Nature Tourism and Outdoor Recreation
  • Ecological impacts, visitor use, and visitor behavior
• Underserved Landowners' Issues
  • Land loss, heir property, access to resources, awareness, outreach
• Agroforestry
  • Riparian buffer zones and Alley Cropping
• World Heritage Site Management
  • Natural areas
• Island Ecosystems
  • Sustainable development, biodiversity, conservation, services, and management
• Wildlife Conservation
  • Parrots
• Non-timber Forest Products
• Environmental Education and Awareness

Education

• Ph.D.in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management with a focus on Outdoor Recreation – Ecological Impacts, from Clemson University, South Carolina, USA. 
• MS in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management with a focus on Parks – Resource Management, from Clemson University, South Carolina, USA 
• BS in Natural Resources from University of Michigan, USA. 

Professional affiliations

• Elected Board Member- Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE), (2020-Present). AORE, Ann Arbor, MI
• Caribbean Consultant/Regional Expert (Sept. 2019-2023)- Biodiversity and Protected Areas Management (BIOPAMA) Program, implemented by the International Union for Conservation of Nature/Joint Research Center of the European Commission (IUCN/JRC)
• Elected Board Member- Society of Outdoor Recreation Planners (SORP), formerly (NARRP) for a 2-year term (April 2018-Mar. 2020). South Dakota Conference
• Member- Society of American Foresters (2009-Present)
• Member- Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences [MANNRS] (2009-Present)
• Secretary- 1890 Agroforestry Consortium, c/o Dr. Srinivasa 'Rao' Mentreddy, Chair- 1890 Agroforestry Consortium Chair, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, College of Agricultural, Life and Natural Sciences, Alabama A&M University, Normal, Alabama (Oct. 2014-Present)

Publications

Rosny Jean, Kozma Naka, COLMORE S. CHRISTIAN, Buddhi Raj Gyawali, Troy Bowman, & Sampson Hopkinson, 2023. "Outdoor Recreation in Southeastern United States National Forests: An Investigation of the Influence of Ethnicity and Gasoline Price on Individual Participation," Tourism and Hospitality, MDPI, vol. 4(2), pages 1-25, April: RePEc:gam:jtourh:v:4:y:2023:i:2:p:16-281:d:1132848.

Jean, R.; Naka K.; CHRISTIAN, C.S.; Gyawali, B.R.; Bowman, T.; Hopkinson, S. (2022). Identifying Primary Drivers of Participants from Various Socioeconomic Backgrounds to Choose National Forest Lands in the Southeastern Region of the US as a Travel Destination for Recreation. Land 2002, 11, 1301. https://doi.org/10.3390/land11081301 

CHRISTIAN, C.S; Scott, C.N. (2022). Characteristics and Use Patterns of Outdoor Recreationists on Public Lands in Alabama - Case Study of Bankhead National Forest and Sipsey Wilderness Area. Resources 2022, 11, 26. https://doi.org/10.3390/resources110300026

CHRISTIAN, C.S., Fraser, R., Herbert, B.S., & Scott, C. (2022). Training of Small Farmers and Minority Agroforestry Landowners in Southeastern US - an Evolving Model. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 9(1), 359-375. https://doi.org/10.14738/assrj.91.11469. https://journals.scholarpublishing.org/index.php/ASSRJ/article/view/11469

CHRISTIAN, C. S. (2021). The Conceptualization and Realization of a National Trail in a Small Island Developing Nation: The Commonwealth of Dominica’s Experience. Journal of Tourism and Hospitality 2021, 2, 79-94.; https://doi.org/10.3390/tourhosp 2010005.   

Jean, R and C. CHRISTIAN. (2018). Agricultural Education in Today’s School System: An Evaluation of Agricultural and Related Science Courses among High Schools in Alabama, USA. Journal of Social Sciences, 7,218; doi:10.3390/socsci7110218. 

Karki, L.B., Karki, U, Mentreddy, S.R, CHRISTIAN, C.S. and S. Bambo. (2018). Impact of Agroforestry Educational Program: A case of Small-scale Holders. International Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development Studies, 5(4):37-50. 

CHRISTIAN, C. S. (2018). The Caribbean’s Geotourism Potential and Challenges: A Focus on Two Islands in the Region. MDPI Geosciences 2018, 8(8), 273; https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences8080273 (registering?DOI)  

Watson, K., CHRISTIAN, C. S., Emery, M. R., Hurley, P. T., McLain, R. J. and C. Wilmsen. (2018). The Social Dimensions of Non-timber Forest Products, Chapter 5 (pp. 101-118) in Chamberlain, James L.; Emery, Marla R.; Patel-Weynand, Toral. 2018. Assessment of non-timber forest products in the United States under changing conditions. General Technical Report SRS-GTR-232. USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station.  268p. https://doi.org/10.2737/SRS-GTR-232 

CHRISTIAN, C. S., Ojha, S. K and B. Herbert. (2018). Minority High School Students in Non-Math-Science Oriented and Math-Science Oriented Majors: Do they view the Environment Differently?  Social Sciences Journal 2018, 7, 130; http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/socsci7080130  http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/7/8/130/pdf 

CHRISTIAN, C. S., Zhang, Y and E. Kebede. (2017). The Socio-economic Contribution of Small and Medium-sized Privately Owned Outdoor Recreation Enterprises in Alabama – An Exploratory Investigation. International Journal of Business and Social Science, 8 (1):117-125. 

CHRISTIAN, C. S., Ojha, S. K. and B. Herbert. (2016). The Perspectives and Experiences of High School Students towards the Environment – The Case of North Alabama. Journal of Education & Social Policy, 3 (6) 13-26. 

CHRISTIAN, C. S.; Herbert, B. (2016). Perceived Socio-economic, Socio-ecological and Socio-cultural Impacts of the Caribbean’s Tourism Sector.?Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, [S.l.], v. 3, n. 12, dec. 2016. Available at: <http://scholarpublishing.org/index.php/ASSRJ/article/view/2448>. Date accessed: 22 dec. 2016. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.14738/assrj.312.2448. 

Karki, U., Idassi, J., Mentreddy, S. R., Gurung, N., Karki, L. Bambo, S and C. S. CHRISTIAN. (2016). Agroforestry research and extension education at 1890 universities and its impacts in the Southeast. Agroforestry Systems: http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10457-016-9934-y. 

Bettis, Sr., J. L., CHRISTIAN, C. S. and B. M. Allen.  (2015). Forestry Students’ Perspectives about Participation in Leadership Development. North American Colleges & Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Journal. 

Bettis, Sr., J. L., Allen, B. M., CHRISTIAN, C. S. and W. H. McElhenney.  (2015). Forestry Students’ Global Perspectives and Attitudes toward Cultural Diversity. North American Colleges & Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Journal. 

Mojica-Howell, M., CHRISTIAN, C. S., and R. Fraser. (2014). Attitudes and Perceptions on Potential Development of Nature-based Enterprises among Landowners in Alabama; Black Belt. Journal of Sustainable Development, 7(6):182-194. DOI: 10.5539/jsd.v7n6p182; URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jsd.v7n6p182 . 

Herbert, B. and C. S. CHRISTIAN.  (2014). Regional Tourism at the Cross-roads: Perspectives of Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Stakeholders. Journal of Sustainable Development, 7(1):17-32. Doi:10.5539/jsd.v7n1p17; URL:http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jsd.v7n1p17. 

Gyawali, B. R., Hill, A., Banerjee, S., Chembezi, D., CHRISTIAN, C.S., Bukenya, J. S., and M. Silitonga. (2013). Examining Rural-urban Population Change in the Southeastern United States.  Journal of Rural Social Sciences, 28(2):1–25. 

CHRISTIAN, C.S., Fraser, R.F., Gyawali, B., and C. Scott.  (2013). Participation of Minorities in Cost Share Programs - Experience of Small, Underserved Landowners' Group in Alabama. Journal of Sustainable Development 6(4):70-85 & Online: http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jsd.v6n4p70. 

CHRISTIAN, C.S., Fraser, R. and A. Diop. (2013). African-American Land Loss and Sustainable Forestry in the Southeast: an Analysis of the Issues, Opportunities, and Gaps. Journal of Extension 51 (6). Article # 6FEA2. 

CHRISTIAN, C. S., Lacher, Jr., T. E., Hammitt, W. E., and T. D. Potts.  (2009). Visitation Patterns and Perceptions of National Park Users: Case Study of Dominica, West Indies. Caribbean Studies Journal, 37 (2):83-103.  

CHRISTIAN, C. S., Lacher, Jr., T. E., Zamore, M. P., Potts, T. D., and. G. W. Burnett. (1996). Parrot Conservation in the Lesser Antilles with Some Comparisons to the Puerto Rican Efforts. Biological Conservation 77(2-3): 159-168.