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Vision of the Wild

1990/23 min 14 sec/63 shots

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Vision of the Wild examines American wilderness from its historical use to its contemporary protection and management by the U.S. Forest Service. It highlights the influence of Forest Service figures Arthur Carhart and Bob Marshall, whose work helped shape wilderness preservation, and emphasizes responsible recreation, including packing out foil-lined and plastic-lined waste.

Provenance and rights

Original producer: USDA
Collection: U.S. Government Films (Internet Archive collection)
Original title: Vision of the Wild
Date: 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z
Original link: Open on Internet Archive
Rights: public_domain

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