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- Wilderness is also the name of a city in South Africa, a band and a movie.
Wilderness is generally defined as a natural environment on Earth that has not been modified by human activity. Ecologists consider wilderness areas to be an integral part of the planet's self-sustaining natural ecosystem (the biosphere).
The word, "wilderness", derives from the notion of wildness; in other words that which is not controllable by humans. The word's etymology is from the Old English wildeornes, which in turn derives from wildeor meaning wild beast (wild + deor = beast, deer) (The Collins English Dictionary, 2000). From this point of view, it is the wildness of a place that makes it a wilderness. The mere presence or activity of people does not disqualify an area from being "Wilderness." Many ecosystems that are, or have been, inhabited or influenced by activities of people may still be considered "wild." This way of looking at wilderness includes areas within which natural processes operate without human interference.
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definitely thinking about taking up running generally though - it's free, and it's outdoors!
emilysbishop (Emily Bishop) Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:44:26 -0000
definitely thinking about taking up running generally though - it's free, and it's outdoors!
canoeing tomorrow with Action Outdoors in Downpatrick. Forecast looks good thank goodness.
Illusivelu (Laura Kelly) Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:40:27 -0000
canoeing tomorrow with Action Outdoors in Downpatrick. Forecast looks good thank goodness.
Break time again, I need the great outdoors.
ffin09 (John) Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:38:06 -0000
Break time again, I need the great outdoors.
In an attempt to avoid the frigid outdoors, I'm ordering myself a pizza and bumming around again tonight. I might as well just hibernate.
theadamcoleman (Adam Coleman) Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:37:08 -0000
In an attempt to avoid the frigid outdoors, I'm ordering myself a pizza and bumming around again tonight. I might as well just hibernate.
- thinking with the start of this brand new decade p'raps I will take my ruggedness outdoors. Hiking, mountain biking, 4-wheelin'...
Danny_Owens (Danny Owens) Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:33:51 -0000
- thinking with the start of this brand new decade p'raps I will take my ruggedness outdoors. Hiking, mountain biking, 4-wheelin'...
Chilly temperatures affect people outdoors http://ff.im/-dHyyO
KLexNews (Lex All) Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:33:46 -0000
Chilly temperatures affect people outdoors http://ff.im/-dHyyO
Break Loose - Adventure sports directory, includes tour operators, retailers, manufacturers, hire companies, and training facilities. Articles, and regional guides included.
Meta Description: [ Break Loose the Australian outdoor adventure sports travel directory is for the outdoor adventure sports person. Its adventure travel for Australia. It lists outdoor adventure travel for Australia, clubs, associations and events. Also an exenstive outdoor adventure directory, adventure forums, ar... ]
Outward Bound Australia - Australian branch of non-profit worldwide outdoor adventure organisation, engaged in personal development and outdoor education. Information on the organisation's history, available courses and training, news and media releases, contacts and employment opportunities.
Tread Lightly Australia - A members organisation which promotes a philosophy of minimal impact in the outdoors. Site has information on projects, publications, events, insurance and 4WD training.
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