wilderness science help

Question

since 1964 over 700 wilderness areas have been set aside under the wilderness act on federally managed land such as national forests. in wilderness areas no commercial uses such as logging or mechanized vehicles are allowed. foot traffic for activities such as backpacking and hunting and doing scientific research is permitted. people are asked to pack out what they pack in and, in general, to leave as little evidence of having visited the area as possible.

 

A- how does a wilderness area differ from an area of public land using multiple use management? be sure to define "multiple use management in your answer".

 

B- would you favor increasing the number of wilderness areas on public lands? why or why not? be sure to be specific about your reasons.       

Answer 1

Brittany,

 

A. By definition multiple use management of forest land conserves the natural properties of land but allows its use for drinking water, timber, wild-life foraging and recreation. In contrast, wilderness area does not have to produce timber etc.

 

B. Increasing wilderness areas on public lands is definitely good for environment but it might have negative effect on economy due to reduction in production of timber, restriction on tourism. That is the main point, you can expand it with right arguments based on available evidence in environmental reports, reports on economic development etc.

 

Hope it helps.