Wilderness science in a time of change conference-Volume 1: Changing perspectives and future directions; 1999 May 23-27; Missoula, MT

Abstract

Ten papers presented as plenary talks at the conference, "Wilderness Science in a Time of Change," are included. Topics include: the influence of global change on wilderness and its management; contemporary criticisms and celebrations of the wilderness idea; the capacity of science to meet the challenges and opportunities wilderness presents; wilderness in relation to biological conservation and the human experience of wilderness; and fundamental dilemmas of wilderness management.

Titles contained within Wilderness science in a time of change conference-Volume 1: Changing perspectives and future directions; 1999 May 23-27; Missoula, MT

• Wilderness science in a time of change: a conference
• Global change and wilderness science
• Future trends in society and technology: implications for wilderness research and management
• Contemporary criticisms of the received wilderness idea
• The real wilderness idea
• Changing human relationships with nature: making and remaking wilderness science
• Wilderness science: an oxymoron?
• Wilderness biology and conservation: future directions
• Mapping the geography of hope
• Wilderness management dilemmas: fertile ground for wilderness management research

Citation

Cole, David N.; McCool, Stephen F.; Freimund, Wayne A.; O''Loughlin, Jennifer. 2000. Wilderness science in a time of change conference-Volume 1: Changing perspectives and future directions; 1999 May 23-27; Missoula, MT. Proceedings RMRS-P-15-VOL-1. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 63 p.