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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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... -
In this study, the scientists wanted to identify the most important elements of an experience in Gates of the Arctic…In this study, the scientists wanted to identify the most important elements of an experience in Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve. -
When a society decides to set aside areas of land as wilderness, it makes a choice about the value of…When a society decides to set aside areas of land as wilderness, it makes a choice about the value of those lands. In the United States, people have decided that... -
According to the scientists in this study, wildness is one of the central qualities of wilderness. To say that an…According to the scientists in this study, wildness is one of the central qualities of wilderness. To say that an area is wild in this sense, the scientists believed that... -
One of the ways that social scientists determine how much benefit people receive from something is to find out how…One of the ways that social scientists determine how much benefit people receive from something is to find out how much they would be willing to pay for it. In... -
The scientists in this study were asked to identify which areas of forest and rangeland in the United States might become more stressed in…The scientists in this study were asked to identify which areas of forest and rangeland in the United States might become more stressed in the future. -
The scientists in this study were asked to identify which areas of forest and rangeland in the United States might become more stressed in…The scientists in this study were asked to identify which areas of forest and rangeland in the United States might become more stressed in the future.
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Prairies are grasslands that are often used as forage for cattle. When a wildfire burns across a prairie, the grass…Prairies are grasslands that are often used as forage for cattle. When a wildfire burns across a prairie, the grass is killed immediately and there is no forage for cattle.... -
Prairies are grasslands that are often used as forage for cattle. When a wildfire burns across a prairie, the grass…Prairies are grasslands that are often used as forage for cattle. When a wildfire burns across a prairie, the grass is killed immediately and there is no forage for cattle....
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When a hurricane occurs, a lot of damage can be done to buildings and other structures. One of the most visible types of damage…When a hurricane occurs, a lot of damage can be done to buildings and other structures. One of the most visible types of damage occurs to trees. The scientists in this study wanted to know more...
