University of Vermont scientist Laura Sonter takes a selfie (IMAGE)

University of Vermont

University of Vermont scientist Laura Sonter takes a selfie

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University of Vermont researcher Laura Sonter led a team that successfully used social media images --including selfies -- to measure the use and value of outdoor recreation on public lands. The team's study analyzed more than 7,000 geotagged photos on Flickr to calculate that conserved lands contributed $1.8 billion to Vermont's tourism industry between 2007-2014.

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Will Watson

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