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Miscellaneous Special Provisions Toolbox

The Miscellaneous Special Provisions Toolbox is a 'work in progress' and represents only the information available. In addition to the resources provided here, you may also be able to obtain advice and recommendations through discussion on Wilderness Connect. Date of last update: 3/6/12.

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Introduction

Overview
This toolbox contains materials pertaining to the management of Miscellaneous Special Provisions as referenced in Sections 4(c), 4(d)(1), 4(d)(4)(1), and 4(d)(7) of the Wilderness Act of 1964. Expanding the outline of this Toolbox will give you an idea of the topics covered. It does NOT include rights-of-way associated with access to inholdings or mineral claims as described in Section (5). Those are covered in the INHOLDING ACCESS Toolbox. Other Special Provisions also can be found their own Toolboxes:
- COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OUTFITTER AND GUIDE) Toolbox
- FIRE MANAGEMENT Toolbox
- FISH AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES Toolbox
- GRAZING Toolbox
- MINERALS Toolbox
However, this Toolbox does contain two documents from the University of Colorado Natural Resources Law Center on a wide range of Special Provisions, including those that have their own Toolboxes. For these reference materials, see the last section of this Toolbox.

NOTE: Though the Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center has made every effort to provide materials that are legally accurate, the laws affecting many of these special provisions in wilderness and their implications for management are extremely difficult to understand clearly. And the law that designated your wilderness may very well contain additional language describing rights or other special provisions unique to your wilderness. It is critical that you contact your solicitor or general counsel if these are an issue in your wilderness.
Basis in the Wilderness Act and meaning of law
Relevant Case Law

Management Regulations, Policies, and Practices

BLM
FWS
1. Policy 610 FW 5
FS

Examples of Plans, MOUs, and Agreements - documents or links

Resources and References

Wilderness Special Provisions Database
Wilderness Stewardship Reference System (WSRS)
University of Colorado Special Use References (2004)
1. Special Use Provisions in Wilderness Legislation
2. Special Uses in Wilderness Areas: Management Survey
Wilderness, Water, and Climate Change (PowerPoint by Randy Bramer, OGC) (26.9 MB)