Wilderness Areas

Regional Map

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This page shows a satellite map overlayed with shapefile information from various agencies.

News Release: World Renowned Ungulate Biologist to Speak About Central Idaho's Wildlands

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The wealth of information Dr. Peek has collected through years of research and professional experience provide him with a unique perspective, a big picture interlaced with solid scientific data and conclusion. According to Peek, “the balance of nature is a dynamic process, not the status quo.” Please join us as we have the opportunity to learn from an incredible scientist and community resource concerning our region’s rich natural heritage. There will be a brief reception following Dr. Peek's talk.

Rocky Ridge Lake

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Timber Sale Monitoring

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Timber Sale Monitoring is one of the most interesting and successful parts of what we do.
History has proven conclusively that the Federal Services charged with protection of the wildland resources need some close watching.

overview

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Selway Bitterroot Wilderness

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Gospel Hump Wilderness Area

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Frank Church Wilderness

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What is Wilderness?

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Background on designated Wilderness in the United States Working toward a stronger Wilderness ethic

Wilderness Preservation System

'Wilderness Character'

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Protecting the integrity of "untrammeled lands".

“The purpose of the Wilderness Act is to preserve the wilderness character of the areas to be included in the wilderness system, not to establish any particular use.” — Howard Zahniser, 1962

Despite its statutory importance, the concept of Wilderness character is not defined in the Wilderness Act, although the Act refers to it repeatedly.