Wilderness Stewardship Plan Newsletter #1

The purpose of a wilderness stewardship plan is to guide the preservation, management, and use of the park's wilderness area to ensure it remains unimpaired for future use and enjoyment. National Park Service policy directs the plan to include "desired future conditions, as well as establish indicators, standards, conditions, and thresholds beyond which management actions will be taken to reduce human impacts to wilderness resources." The overarching goal of the plan is to restore, protect, and enhance overall wilderness character.

From late June through July 2011, we are asking for you to share your thoughts, concerns, and vision for the future of the Petrified Forest National Park wilderness area. Your input is very important in guiding the planning team in our work. Please take time to share your comments with us now on this website.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Topic Questions:

1. Please tell us what makes the Petrified Forest National Park wilderness area special to you and why?

2. When you visit the Petrified Forest National Park wilderness area, what activities and experiences are most important to you?

3. Do the wilderness quality narratives accurately describe the wilderness character of the Petrified Forest National Park wilderness area? Is there any other information we should consider?

4. What opportunities exist for protecting Petrified Forest National Park's wilderness character?

5. What issues exist related to protecting Petrified Forest National Park's wilderness character?

6. When you visit the Petrified Forest National Park wilderness area, have you experienced any conflicts with other types of visitor activities? If so, what was the conflict and circumstance?

7. Imagine you are visiting the Petrified Forest National Park wilderness area 20 years from now. What conditions, experiences, visitor services, and facilities would you like to see? Would there be any changes from the present?

8. Please share any additional comments or suggestions.

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