Wilderness for science: pros and cons of using wilderness areas for biological research

Diana L. Six; Paul Alaback; Robert A. Winfree; Delia Snyder; Anne Hagele

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Wilderness for science: pros and cons of using wilderness areas for biological research

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Authors:

Diana L. Six, Paul Alaback, Robert A. Winfree, Delia Snyder, Anne Hagele

Year:

2000

Type:

Proceedings

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

In: McCool, Stephen F.; Cole, David N.; Borrie, William T.; O’Loughlin, Jennifer, comps. 2000. Wilderness science in a time of change conference—Volume 3: Wilderness as a place for scientific inquiry; 1999 May 23–27; Missoula, MT. Proceedings RMRS-P-15-VOL-3. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 271-275

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Abstract

Research is one of the intended purposes of wilderness. The Wilderness Act states that “wilderness may contain ecological, geological, or other features of scientific, educational, scenic, or historical value.” This session specifically focuses on the pros and cons of conducting research in wilderness.

Parent Publication

Wilderness science in a time of change conference-Volume 3: Wilderness as a place for scientific inquiry; 1999 May 23-27; Missoula, MT

Keywords

wilderness, research

Citation

Six, Diana L.; Alaback, Paul; Winfree, Robert A.; Snyder, Delia; Hagele, Anne. 2000. Wilderness for science: pros and cons of using wilderness areas for biological research. In: McCool, Stephen F.; Cole, David N.; Borrie, William T.; O’Loughlin, Jennifer, comps. 2000. Wilderness science in a time of change conference—Volume 3: Wilderness as a place for scientific inquiry; 1999 May 23–27; Missoula, MT. Proceedings RMRS-P-15-VOL-3. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 271-275