Wilderness Management

The classic reference on wilderness stewardship and protection, revised and fully updated.

For thirty years the classic textbook Wilderness Management has presented the most complete and authoritative information available on wilderness stewardship and the protection of its resources and values. The seventeen chapters of the book provide the reader with a working knowledge of the history, legislation, policies, and practices of wilderness planning and stewardship in the United States carried out by the four federal agencies —Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Fish and Wildlife Service— entrusted with the protection and stewardship of the more than 107 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System.

Written for wilderness and wildlands stewards and managers, wilderness advocates, and environmental educators everywhere, this revised fifth edition retains relevant materials from the first four editions and embraces new literature, research, legislation, policies, and approaches emerging in wilderness stewardship during the past decade. A case study is included with each chapter's discussion questions to provide examples to support teaching efforts. Links to websites are included to access updated information on wilderness legislation and other sources related to wilderness management. This comprehensive reference includes an updated chapter on international wilderness designation and protection efforts and is an invaluable guide and source for resource managers, students, scientists, policymakers, and wilderness users around the world.