The future of wilderness research: A 10-Year wilderness science strategic plan for the Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute

Jason J. Taylor; Teresa Hollingsworth; Chris A. Armatas; Kellie Carim; Kira Hefty; Olga Helmy; Lisa M. Holsinger; Danette Paige; Sean A. Parks; Lauren Redmore; Jaclyn Rushing; Erana J. Taylor; Katherine Zeller

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The future of wilderness research: A 10-Year wilderness science strategic plan for the Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute

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Authors:

Jason J. Taylor, Teresa Hollingsworth, Chris A. Armatas, Kellie Carim, Kira Hefty, Olga Helmy, Lisa M. Holsinger, Danette Paige, Sean A. Parks, Lauren Redmore, Jaclyn Rushing, Erana J. Taylor, Katherine Zeller

Year:

2023

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

International Journal of Wilderness. 29(1): 46-71.

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Abstract

The Earth is changing faster than at any time in recorded history. Globally, we are facing large-scale losses in biodiversity and associated ecosystem function, changes in disturbance regimes, and widespread human migration and cultural loss (e.g., IPCC 2021). In the United States, we face many related challenges, including intensifying wildfire and climatic events, species and habitat loss, increasing demand for environmental and social justice, and rapid social change such as urbanization.

Keywords

wilderness research, Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute, Wilderness Act

Citation

Taylor, Jason J.; Hollingsworth, Teresa N.; Armatas, Christopher A.; Carim, Kellie J.; Hefty, Kira L.; Helmy, Olga; Holsinger, Lisa M.; Paige, Danette; Parks, Sean A.; Redmore, Lauren E.; Rushing, Jaclyn F.; Taylor, Erana J.; Zeller, Katherine A. 2023. The future of wilderness research: A 10-Year wilderness science strategic plan for the Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute. International Journal of Wilderness. 29(1): 46-71.