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Wilderness

Scope note

Designates wild and uncultivated regions left untouched in a natural state with no human control or interference; distinct from "nature reserves" in which plant and animal communities are protected and controlled; distinct from "wilderness areas" which are lands where natural growth is protected by legislation, and recreation and industrial use are restricted.

This term has 3 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Place type

Getty AAT term number

3000132449

Narrower Terms used

forests
bush

Created

12yrs ago

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