RMP 511 Midterm: study guide of ppl for wilderness
Document Summary
Land that retains its primeval character and influence, without permanent improvements or human habitation, which is protected and managed so as to preserve its natural conditions. Deor= animal: wilderness = place of wild beasts. 1896, san francisco earthquake = fire and not enough water. James phelan proposed using hetch hetchy: advocates of dam: Farmers looking for irrigation sources: opponents of dam. Almost identical to hetch hetchy except with opposite results. Outcry led by howard zanhiser: resulted in protection. Strategy used was to demonstrate uselessness to civilization. Created in 1885 to preserve water for new york- adirondack forest preserve. Preserved and protected as national wilderness: wilderness preservation gained political support. 1864 grant from u. s. for recreation, resort, and public use. Established legal precedence for preservation as part of public domain: frederick law olmsted- commissioner. Created b/c of threats from private interests. Signature park for john muir and national park service. Wilderness= wild, untouched by man, negative connotation.