The National Park Service (NPS) Wilderness Program assists individual parks in implementing the requirements of the 1964 Wilderness Act through policy and guidance development, training for managers and staff, technical assistance, and advisory services. Over 50 percent of the National Park System is congressionally designated wilderness with additional acreage in more than 25 parks proposed or recommended for wilderness designation.

This toolbox provides resource materials and management guidance for people involved in wilderness stewardship. Look in MANAGEMENT for policies, education materials, planning documents and research. Learn about the work of the National Park Service NATIONAL WILDERNESS STEERING COMMITTEE, including contacts, annual reports and stewardship awards. Explore TRAINING and NEWS for current information on these topics.