The diversity of wilderness

H. Ken Cordell

Treesearch

The diversity of wilderness

Formally Refereed

Authors:

H. Ken Cordell

Year:

2012

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

International Journal of Wilderness

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Abstract

My research group examined the degree to which ecosystems are represented within the National Wilderness Preservation System (NWPS). It is important to step back now and then to examine various indicators of the importance of wilderness, including ecosystem representation from swamps to highest snow-covered peaks.

Citation

Cordell, H. Ken. 2012. The diversity of wilderness. International Journal of Wilderness, 18(2): 15-25. 8 p.