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- Title
The Wilderness Act is Still Protecting Nature, If We Allow It.
- Authors
PROESCHOLDT, KEVIN
- Abstract
The Wilderness Act, passed in 1964, was designed to preserve the wilderness character of designated areas in the United States. It has been successful in protecting over 111 million acres of land across 44 states and Puerto Rico, making it a crucial law for preserving biodiversity and protecting threatened and endangered species. The Act prohibits activities such as logging, mining, and road construction in these areas. However, two UCLA biologists criticized the Act for limiting their research activities in designated Wilderness, ignoring the fact that the Act is meant to prevent activities that damage wilderness character. The article argues for a reinvigoration of humility and restraint towards Wilderness to ensure its preservation for future generations.
- Subjects
WILDLIFE refuges; GIANT sequoia; WILDERNESS areas; NATIONAL parks &; reserves; PLANT diversity
- Publication
CounterPunch, 2024, p1
- ISSN
1086-2323
- Publication type
Article