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Bookmark or Share- Wilderness (U.S. National Park Service)Wilderness is for all. Wilderness can be found the arid deserts, cypress swamps, alpine meadows, sandy beaches, and rocky crags. From Alaska to Florida, wilderness protects some of the most diverse and sensitive habitats in our country.
- What Is a Wilderness Area? Definition and Examples - TreehuggerWilderness areas are chosen based on four critical wilderness qualities: natural, untrammeled, undeveloped, and opportunities for solitude and recreation. Once an area is officially chosen to...
- List of wilderness areas of the United States - WikipediaThe National Wilderness Preservation System includes 806 wilderness areas protecting 111,889,002 acres (174,826.566 sq mi; 452,798.73 km 2) of federal land as of 2023. They are managed by four agencies: National Park Service (NPS) United States Forest Service (USFS) United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
- Wilderness | US Forest ServiceWilderness is the exception. The National Wilderness Preservation System is a network of over 111.7 million acres – more area than the state of California - of public land comprised of more than 803 wilderness areas administered for the American people by the federal government.
- Wilderness | Bureau of Land ManagementThe Bureau of Land Management is responsible for 263 wilderness areas and 487 wilderness study areas in the western States and Alaska. From primitive hunting locations to remote fishing spots, wilderness and Wilderness Study Areas provide unparalleled opportunities for spending time outdoors.
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