Monuments & Public Lands
How Does Land Become Wilderness?
Our take
Ever wonder how a piece of ground actually earns wilderness protection? We animated the whole process, from meeting the criteria to final sign-off by Congress. It's the explainer we wish existed when we started filming these places.
How does a piece of land become wilderness? Our new animated infographic explains this process, from narrowing down which pieces meet wilderness criteria, looking at impact on the forest if those pieces become wilderness, and final approval by the national forest and congress.
