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Wilderness Study Areas (USA)

Below I will outline improvements for data interoperability regarding Wilderness Study Areas in the United States: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilderness_study_area OpenStreetMa...

Invasive plant drives ecological change in America’s gigantic Selway–Bitterroot Wilderness (commentary)

The Selway–Bitterroot Wilderness was part of the original class of lands designated under the United States’ 1964 Wilderness Act: 1.3 million acres, or about 526,000 hectares, of s...

Commentary: Wilderness

Protecting One of the Largest Intact Watersheds on Earth

On April 17, 2026, the Seal River Watershed Alliance, the Manitoba government, and the government of Canada released a joint proposal to designate a 12 million-acre ecosystem—one o...

Preserving the path: how BWAC volunteers maintain 200 miles of wilderness

From the successful restoration of the fire-ravaged Powwow Trail to an ambitious new project rebuilding boardwalks on the popular Eagle Mountain Trail, BWAC volunteers are the boot...

Canada’s natural areas most resilient to climate change unprotected

Satellite data reveals protected areas may not be as resilient The post Canada’s natural areas most resilient to climate change unprotected appeared first on The Wildlife Society.

The Roadless, Rules

There are no fancy lines on most maps delineating the Hardesty Mountain Roadless Area just southeast of Eugene. But thanks to the 2001 Roadless Area … Continue reading →

Forest Service OKs Idaho group’s request to use banned chainsaws in wilderness

BOISE, Idaho — The U.S. Forest Service has approved an Idaho group’s request to exempt a rule in the largest wilderness area in the Lower 48 in what it says is a much-needed move t...

Immaculate Wilderness, Uncertain Future: Paddling the Boundary Waters

A proposed copper mine in northern Minnesota has become a battleground for politicians and environmentalists — and a pressing reason to explore the waterways.

Republicans Exploit an Obscure Law to Open This Pristine Minnesota Wilderness to Mining

This story was originally published by the Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Minnesota’s Boundary Waters comprise a vast stretch of wilderness...

Exploring “The Big Empty”: Arizona’s Most Forgotten Wild Place

Don’t lock up Vermont’s working forests in the name of conservation

Wild land has its place. But converting working forests to wilderness could gut Vermont's rural forest economy. Read the story on VTDigger here: Don’t lock up Vermont’s working fo...

Indigenous lands outperform government protected areas

Despite shortfalls in funding, studies show these areas are better at managing biodiversity and carbon storage The post Indigenous lands outperform government protected areas appea...

Yamato Scrub Natural Area

Meander a mazy route through a scrub forest fronting Interstate 95 in Boca Raton for colorful wildflowers and a wetland area for birding.

North Jupiter Flatwoods Natural Area

A certified Autism Friendly site on an island of native habitats, Florida's first sensory-friendly nature trail winds a mile within a wilder perimeter hike.

Buffalo Mountain Park moves further toward state natural area designation

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Buffalo Mountain Park is an important step closer to becoming Northeast Tennessee's fourth state-designated natural area — something city Parks and Rec...