What Is Wilderness?

The National Wilderness Preservation System was created in 1964 by Congress to protect natural areas for both humans and wildlife. According to the Wilderness Act, Wilderness:

• Generally appears to have been affected primarily by the forces of nature, with the imprints of man's work substantially unnoticeable.



• Has outstanding opportunities for solitude or primitive and unconfined recreation.



• Has at least 5,000 acres or is of sufficient size as to make practical its preservation use.



• May also contain ecological, geological, or other features of scientific, educational, scenic or historical value.

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