wilderness area

Example Sentences

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Mr. Carter continued to defend his Alaska legacy, personally intervening in a recent court case concerning a land exchange within the congressionally designated wilderness area of Izembek National Wildlife Refuge.

From Washington Post

In 2018, only 12% of the country was protected as a wildlife refuge, wilderness area, national park or other conservation management area, according to the United States Geological Survey’s Protected Areas Database of the United States.

From Seattle Times

“I understand the desire and need for more economic activity on the Iron Range. But I have come to the conclusion that copper-nickel mining does not belong anywhere near this unbelievably precious wilderness area.”

From Washington Times

Mining was proposed near the wilderness area.

From Washington Post

Boundary Waters is the most heavily visited wilderness area in the country, according to the Interior Department.

From Washington Post