Wilderness Laws and Conservation Acts

This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the Wilderness Act, National Wilderness Preservation System, and various laws impacting wilderness management. From the history and purpose of the Wilderness Act to stewardship principles and court decisions, it covers a wide range of topics essential for conservation efforts. The content emphasizes the values, benefits, and definitions related to wilderness areas, along with the role of Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center. Additionally, it delves into the establishment of new wilderness areas, special provisions, and laws governing rivers, air quality, water resources, endangered species, historic preservation, and environmental policy.

• Wilderness Laws
• Conservation
• Wilderness Preservation
• Environmental Policy
• National Wilderness

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1. This file is part of the FS Resources section at: http://www.wilderness.net/fs/ This presentation should be reviewed and revised as needed to match the local training objectives and target audience and local images should be inserted where needed. The Wilderness Act training presentations are posted in parts which may be combined or used separately as needed: History and Purpose of the Wilderness Act National Wilderness Preservation System Values and Benefits Definitions and Management Other Laws Stewardship Principles Court Decisions FS Policy More Information

2. Arthur Carhart Arthur Carhart Arthur Carhart National Wilderness National Wilderness National Wilderness Training Center Training Center Training Center

3. Wilderness Stewardship Other Laws for Management of Wilderness

4. Other Wilderness Laws National, Regional, State-wide and Individual Area Acts: Establish new areas Expand or adjust boundaries of existing areas Establish special provisions unique to the areas included in the Act

5. Other Wilderness Laws The Wilderness Act of 1964 List any areas and acreage designated in 1964 here Subsequent wilderness laws for this forest: List any areas and acreage designated after 1964 here

6. Other Wilderness Laws Special Provisions: Law_____ Name of area________ Wilderness Describe the special provision here____

7. Other Laws Wild and Scenic Rivers Act Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act Endangered Species Act National Historic Preservation Act National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Americans With Disabilities Act and Architectural Barriers Act

8. Other Laws Wild and Scenic Rivers Act Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act Endangered Species Act National Historic Preservation Act National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Americans With Disabilities Act and Architectural Barriers Act

9. Americans with Disabilities Act Title V Section 508 c Federal Wilderness Areas (1) In General-congress reaffirms that nothing in the Wilderness Act is to be construed as prohibiting the use of a wheelchair in a wilderness area by an individual whose disability requires the use of a wheelchair (2) wheelchair means a device designed solely for the mobility impaired that is suitable for use in an indoor area.

10. Exceptions for Mechanical Transport - Wheelchairs Prohibited Not designed for mobility impaired or suitable for indoor use * Allowed Designed for the mobility impaired and suitable for indoor use * * Americans with Disabilities Act