Explore: Environmental Aspects Of Wilderness Areas

000 km²) of national forest wilderness areas in the United States of America previously protected by administrative orders. The current amount of areas designated

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW or BWCA) comprises 1,090,000 acres (440,000 ha) of pristine forests, glacial lakes, and streams in the

the act on wilderness areas. The World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) classifies the areas as "VI Protected area with sustainable use of natural resources"

Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, abbreviated to TWWHA, is a World Heritage Site in Tasmania, Australia. It is one of the largest conservation areas in

Endangered species Environmentalism and deep ecology Aesthetic value of nature Intrinsic value Wilderness Restoration of nature Consideration of future generations

expeditions to Alaska and other wilderness areas. Later he held two significant public appointed posts: chief of forestry in the Bureau of Indian Affairs, from 1933

includes sustainable yield of natural resources, preservation of wilderness areas and biodiversity. The modern Environmental movement, which began in the

wilderness areas account for 46% of the area of the park which is not private property. They are managed like federal wilderness areas. These areas are

highly characteristic of areas that have not been disturbed by humans. Tools to measure aspects of natural areas quality in remnant areas include Floristic

for The Wilderness Society in January 1981. He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in September 1995 in recognition of his environmental work. Nelson