Dr. Libby Metcalf

Professor of Wildland Management in the W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation at the University of MontanA

Dr. Libby Metcalf is the Joel Meier Distinguished Professor of Wildland Management in the W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation at the University of Montana. In 2011, Dr. Metcalf received a dual Ph.D. at the Pennsylvania State University in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Management and the Human Dimensions of Natural Resources and the Environment. Her research interests generally center around recreation management issues, wildlife related issues, and understanding complex social-ecological systems. Dr. Metcalf’s theoretical approach is based in social-psychology and often includes the examination of attitudes, values, and beliefs. Dr. Metcalf has worked on statewide studies examining outdoor recreation, wildlife, and wildfire management. Libby is also an avid runner and outdoor enthusiast, favoring activities that include sunshine and water.