The Wilderness Act Was signed into law on: September 23, 1968 September 3, 1964 December 31, 1978.

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The Wilderness Act Was signed into law on: September 23, 1968 September 3, 1964 December 31, 1978

The Wilderness Act Was signed into law on: September 23, 1968 September 3, 1964 December 31, 1978

Which Agency has the largest percentage of acres in the National Wilderness Preservation System?

Forest Service National Park Service (44 million acres) Bureau of Land Management Fish and Wildlife Service

Which Agency has the most wilderness units? Forest Service National Park Service Bureau of Land Management Fish and Wildlife Service

Which Agency has the most wilderness units? Forest Service (439 wildernesses) National Park Service Bureau of Land Management Fish and Wildlife Service

“There is just one hope of repulsing the tyrannical ambition of civilization to conquer every inch on the whole earth. That hope is the organization of spirited people who will fight for the freedom and preservation of wilderness. “ Quote by?: Bob Marshall Howard Zahniser Aldo Leopold

“There is just one hope of repulsing the tyrannical ambition of civilization to conquer every inch on the whole earth. That hope is the organization of spirited people who will fight for the freedom and preservation of wilderness. “ Quote by: Bob Marshall Howard Zahniser Aldo Leopold

Aldo Leopold died before SCA was published. How did he die?

NATIONAL WILDERNESS VALUES RESEARCH Ken Cordell Senior Scientist Forest Service Research Athens, GA Graphics by Shela Mou

What are the top five wilderness values according to trend research by Dr. Ken Cordell, USFS researcher?

Top Five Values (Dr. Ken Cordell) 1. Source of clean water 2. Source of clean air 3. Unmodified landscapes 4. Viewing wildlife in natural setting 5. Legacy for future generations

Which of these are not allowed in Wilderness? Cars Chain saw Mountain bikes Grazing Hotels Wind towers ipods

Which of these are not allowed in Wilderness? Cars Chain saw Mountain bikes Grazing Hotels Wind towers ipods

Select the Four Statutory Wilderness Qualities from the W. Act Undeveloped Natural Conditions Untrammeled Opportunities for Solitude and Unconfined Recreation Scientific Recreation

Select the Four Statutory Wilderness Qualities from the W. Act Undeveloped Natural Conditions Untrammeled Opportunities for Solitude and Unconfined Recreation Scientific Recreation