Several federal laws and NPS policies are integral to the management of NPS wilderness. The Wilderness Stewardship Division assists parks and program offices in understanding the complexities of wilderness to ensure that management actions are in alignment with law and consistent with NPS policy.
Examples of federal laws applicable to wilderness include:
- Wilderness Act
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Federal Historic Preservation Laws
- National Environmental Protection Act
- Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act
NPS Policy for wilderness:
Last updated: December 4, 2023