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Wilderness Management (second edition, revised)

Author
Hendee J.C., Stankey, G.H., Lucas, R.C.
Date
1990
Source
IUCN (ID: MON-044087)
Publisher | Place of publication
North American Press | Golden, CO, USA
ISBN
1-55591-900-6
Pages
546 p.
Language
English
Field of application
International
Country/Territory
United States of America
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protection of habitats Comprehensive description Protected area
Abstract

This book presents state of the art information about wilderness management by leading authorities in the field. Co-authors and their associates trace the history and philosophy of the wilderness system and look beyond US boundaries at the growing international recognition of the wilderness concept and the need to manage for its values Wilderness Management contains 18 chapters divided into six topic areas, as follows: Area 1: The Setting Area 2: Legal basis for wilderness Area 3: Management concepts and direction Area 4: Important elements for management Area 5: Wilderness use and its management Area 6: Problems and opportunities