Wilderness
Learn more about wilderness benefits, wilderness protection and preservation, wilderness recreation, and more with a variety of Natural Inquirer resources. Browse by topic, grade band, and resource type.
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Frogs are a species of amphibian. In recent years, there has been a decline in the numbers of amphibians worldwide.…Frogs are a species of amphibian. In recent years, there has been a decline in the numbers of amphibians worldwide. This decline is thought to be caused by many things.... -
In 1964, Congress passed a law that established the National Wilderness Preservation System (NWPS). This law identified areas of Federal…In 1964, Congress passed a law that established the National Wilderness Preservation System (NWPS). This law identified areas of Federal land to be protected as much as possible from human... -
When lightning or other forms of ignition start a fire in a forest, there is a chance of a wildfire. Wildfires may be started…When lightning or other forms of ignition start a fire in a forest, there is a chance of a wildfire. Wildfires may be started by a natural cause, such as lightning, or they may be started... -
When lightning or other forms of ignition start a fire in a forest, there is a chance of a wildfire. Wildfires may be started…When lightning or other forms of ignition start a fire in a forest, there is a chance of a wildfire. Wildfires may be started by a natural cause, such as lightning, or they may be started...
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Guanica Forest is a tropical dry forest in the southwest corner of Puerto Rico. In 1981, the United Nations recognized it for being one of…Guanica Forest is a tropical dry forest in the southwest corner of Puerto Rico. In 1981, the United Nations recognized it for being one of the best examples of a dry tropical forest. The scientists in this... -
The scientists in this study were interested in knowing whether humans and other animals can help disturbed areas of land…The scientists in this study were interested in knowing whether humans and other animals can help disturbed areas of land to become healthy ecosystems again. A mining company in Brazil... -
The scientists in this study were interested in knowing whether humans and other animals can help disturbed areas of land…The scientists in this study were interested in knowing whether humans and other animals can help disturbed areas of land to become healthy ecosystems again. A mining company in Brazil...
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Guanica Forest is a tropical dry forest in the southwest corner of Puerto Rico. In 1981, the United Nations recognized it for being one of…Guanica Forest is a tropical dry forest in the southwest corner of Puerto Rico. In 1981, the United Nations recognized it for being one of the best examples of a dry tropical forest. The scientists in this...
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One job of wilderness managers is to teach people how to behave when they visit a wilderness area. One of…One job of wilderness managers is to teach people how to behave when they visit a wilderness area. One of the ways students learn about how to behave when they... -
One job of wilderness managers is to teach people how to behave when they visit a wilderness area. One of…One job of wilderness managers is to teach people how to behave when they visit a wilderness area. One of the ways students learn about how to behave when they...
