Land Use
Center for Global Change & Earth Observations
http://www.globalchange.msu.edu/
To foster interdisciplinary approaches for understanding global change at all scales using the tools of both the social and bio-physical sciences is integral to the Center. The Center is also committed to applying its research and expertise to inform public and private decision-making on critical global environmental change issues.Climate Land Interaction Project
http://www.clip.msu.edu/
The overall objective of this research project is to understand the nature and magnitude of the interactions of climate and land use/cover change across East Africa. Researchers are employing a variety of tools to understand these important linkages.Land Policy Institute
http://www.landpolicy.msu.edu/
The Land Policy Institute leads the way to a better quality of life for Michigan's citizens through effective science-based solutions to land use challenges. We promote collaborative efforts among MSU land use researchers, other institutions of higher learning, policymakers, and community organizations to address critical local and statewide land policy concerns. The Land Policy Institute encourages and supports sound, practical land use decisions through considering social, economic, environmental, and equity issues.
