What Is The Definition Of A Wilderness Area Or Wildlife Refuge?

What is the definition of a wilderness area? Learn the national wildlife refuge definition and the differences between national parks and other federally protected land.

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What is the definition of a wilderness area? Learn the national wildlife refuge definition and the differences between national parks and other federally protected land.

What’s the technical difference between a national park, wilderness area, wildlife refuge, etc.?   

Tatum Brown
Nacogdoches,Texas

  • Updated on Aug 9, 2023
  • Originally Published on Nov 3, 2020
Tagged with: national park, nature, protected land, Reader Contributions, wilderness, Wilderness Area, wildlife refuge
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