Rocky Mountain Research Station

Title: Wilderness science in a time of change conference-Volume 2: Wilderness within the context of larger systems; 1999 May 23-27; Missoula, MT

Author: McCool, Stephen F.; Cole, David N.; Borrie, William T.; O'Loughlin, Jennifer

Date: 2000

Source: Proceedings RMRS-P-15-VOL-2. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station.

Station ID: P-RMRS-015

Description: Thirty-eight papers related to the theme of wilderness in the context of larger systems are included. Three overview papers synthesize existing knowledge and research about wilderness economics, relationships between wilderness and surrounding social communities, and relationships between wilderness and surrounding ecological communities and processes. Other papers deal with wilderness meanings and debates; wilderness within larger ecosystems; and social, economic, and policy issues.

Keywords: boundaries, ecological disturbance, ecosystem management, regional analysis, wilderness economics, wilderness perception

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McCool, Stephen F.; Cole, David N.; Borrie, William T.; O'Loughlin, Jennifer  2000.  Wilderness science in a time of change conference-Volume 2: Wilderness within the context of larger systems; 1999 May 23-27; Missoula, MT.   Proceedings RMRS-P-15-VOL-2. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station..