Wilderness Preservation
/ˈwɪldərnəs prɪˌzɜːrˈveɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal and policy framework aimed at protecting natural areas from development or human interference to maintain ecological integrity.
Wilderness preservation laws restrict certain activities to safeguard natural habitats from degradation.
- (n.) A statutory or regulatory regime designating and managing lands as wilderness under environmental law.
The Wilderness Act established a system of wilderness preservation to conserve federally owned lands.
Forms
- wilderness preservation
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Commentary
Draft with attention to scope of protections and statutory definitions to reflect both ecological and legal considerations.
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