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Secretary of the Interior

The head of the U.S. Department of the Interior, responsible for managing federal lands, natural resources, and cultural heritage.

Special resource study

A formal evaluation conducted by the National Park Service to determine if an area meets specific criteria for inclusion in the National Park System, focusing on national significance, suitability, and feasibility.

National Park System

The collection of protected areas managed by the U.S. National Park Service, including national parks, monuments, preserves, historic sites, and more.

Suitability and feasibility

In the context of park studies, 'suitability' refers to whether an area's natural, cultural, or recreational resources are of national significance and complement the existing National Park System. 'Feasibility' refers to whether the area can be practically managed and protected as a unit of the National Park System.

Wilderness Management Areas

Specific areas designated for the preservation of their wilderness character, often within larger national forests or other public lands, with minimal human impact allowed.

Conservation Areas

Lands specifically set aside for the protection of natural resources, ecosystems, and biodiversity, often managed by state or local agencies to preserve their environmental value.