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National Park Service Agency Resources

• Gateway to National Park Service Wilderness
• 2006 Wilderness Management Policies
  • National Park Service Director's Order #41: Wilderness Preservation and Management
• Wilderness Stewardship Program 2011 Business Plan
• Wilderness Stewardship Planning Handbook
  • Introduction
  • Level I
  • Level II
• Wilderness Reports
  • 2000-2001 Wilderness Report
  • 2002-2003 Wilderness Report
  • 2004-2005 Wilderness Report
  • 2006-2007 Wilderness Report
  • 2008-2009 Wilderness Report
  • 2010-2011 Wilderness Report
• White Papers
  • Cultural Resources and Wilderness (.doc)
  • What Constitutes Appropriate Conservation and Restoration Activities in Wilderness? (.doc)
  • Minimum Requirements Decision Process (.doc)
  • Embracing the Distinction Between Wilderness and Backcountry in the National Park System (.doc)
  • Scientific Activities and Research in NPS Wilderness: Guidelines for Wilderness Managers
• Social Media for Managers
  • Wilderness Connect: This is the first online social network for wilderness professionals. The purpose of the network is to help facilitate communication and stimulate ideas among wilderness managers and their partners to better serve and manage public lands designated as wilderness through the Wilderness Act of 1964 and subsequent legislation. Connect is open only to individuals having a professional wilderness connection, including, but not limited to: federal, state and local government agency employees, academics, K-12 educators, and other wilderness professionals.
  • Twitter: Stay updated about toolboxes, etc.
  • Facebook