Wilderness Review and Management Process

Step 1
Has the Director published a determination that the land is "eligible" for designation? (Eligibility assessment is completed by the park superintendent. May be done in conjunction with the wilderness study in step 2.)
Yes
then manage all lands wilderness per all Chapter 6 provisions.
No
then manage as nonwilderness park lands under the Organic Act

Step 2
Has the wilderness

Last updated: July 6, 2023