Addressing Weak Legal Protection of Wilderness: Deliberate Choices and Drawing Lines on the Map

Bastmeijer, Kees

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“…Subsequently, the US Wilderness Act has been used as a basis by many countries when making their own legislation or policies concerning wilderness areas (Olafsdottir & Runnström, 2011). Most wilderness definitions have an ecological component and a social component (Bastmeijer, 2016) typically identifying the importance of protecting the natural environment and providing for wilderness visitor experiences. However, definitions are variable because the idea of wilderness is an abstract concept (Bertolas, 1998;Bosangit, Raadik, Shi, & Cottrell, 2004).…”

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Wilderness perceptions of visitors to the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area, British Columbia

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The Muskwa-Kechika Management Area (MK) in northeastern British Columbia, Canada is approximately 6.4 million hectares in size, with about 27% in parks and protected areas. I conducted and analyzed qualitative in-depth interviews, with the focus on the social perception of wilderness amongst users of the MK. Results indicate that users feel the MK is a prime wilderness area with exceptional opportunities to experience wilderness attributes such as solitude, both on the periphery and in the interior of the MK. To experience peace I would like to express my very great appreciation to my supervisor Dr. Pam A.Wright who with endless support, professionalism, and inspiration guided me through this thesis work. Walking out of Pam's office after a meeting made me feel confident and ready to take on the next challenge in my research. Pam was not only my supervisor but also a good friend; a family friend.

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Wilderness perceptions of visitors to the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area, British Columbia

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Addressing Weak Legal Protection of Wilderness: Deliberate Choices and Drawing Lines on the Map

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Wilderness perceptions of visitors to the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area, British Columbia

Wilderness perceptions of visitors to the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area, British Columbia

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