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One Place that I'd like to go

Forest Wilderness 

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Wilderness or wild land is a natural environment on earth that has not been significantly modified by human activity. It may also be defined as: "The most intact, undisturbed wild natural areas left on our planet—those last truly wild places that humans do not control and have not developed with roads, pipelines or other industrial infrastructure."The term has traditionally referred to terrestrial environments, though growing attention is being placed on marine wilderness. Recent maps and wilderness suggest it covers roughly one quarter of Earth's terrestrial surface, but is being rapidly degraded by human activity. Even less wilderness remains in the ocean, with only 13.2% increase from intense human activity.

Some governments establish them by law or administrative acts, usually in land tracts that have not been modified by human action in great measure. The main feature of them is that human motorized activity is significantly restricted. These actions seek not only to preserve what already exists, but also to promote and advance a natural expression and development. Wilderness areas can be found in preserves, conservation preserves, National Forests, National Parks and even in urban areas along rivers, gulches  or otherwise undeveloped areas. These areas are considered important for the survival of certain species, biodiversity ecological studies, conservation, solitude, and recreation, Wilderness is deeply valued for cultural, spiritual, moral, and aesthetic  reasons. Some nature writers believe wilderness areas are vital for the human spirit and creativity.They may also preserve historic genetic traits and provide habitat for wild flora and fauna that may be difficult to recreate in zoos,  arboretums or laboratories.

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