- Sociology is the scientific study of human society that focuses on society, human social behavior, patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and aspects of culture associated with everyday life. Regarded as a part of both the social sciences and humanities, sociology uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about social order and social change. Sociological subject matter ranges from micro-level analyses of individual interaction and agency to macro-level analyses of social systems and social structure. Applied sociological research may be applied directly to social policy and welfare, whereas theoretical approaches may focus on the understanding of social processes and phenomenological method.
- Queets River Natural Resources Conservation Area (dnr.wa.gov)
This 601-acre conservation area protects over 250 acres of riparian floodplain habitat in the lower reaches of the Queets River, a river that supports several species of wild Pacific salmon. The site also includes numerous streams and riparian systems flowing into the river, freshwater wetlands, and upland forest on the slopes above the floodplain. Older remnants of the native North Pacific Hypermaritime Sitka Spruce forest system thrive in the riparian corridors, while the remaining forest is a mixture of conifers, including western red cedar and western hemlock.