ABSTRACT
Wilderness management is conceived as an ongoing process, a joint venture of several responsible federal agencies in concert with public users. Wilderness management cannot solely be the responsibility of administrators, but must include extensive and active public involvement. The program recommended by the steering committee following a sequence of meetings and correspondence is based on the data of the management workshop and public review. Institute comprehensive in-service wilderness management training, focused on the value of the resource, wilderness ethics and minimum impact camping, utilizing both agency and non-agency expertise. Successful plans and programs for resource management are wholly dependent on public understanding and acceptance. Despite responsibilities implicit in the Wilderness Act, many of the personnel of federal agencies lack adequate background and expertise in wilderness management. Some good work is being done, but it needs to be recognized and broadened.
