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Arizona’s natural and cultural heritage What is this proposal? This proposal aims to designate approximately 84,000 acres of the Coronado National Forest (no private land) as Wilderness. The Wilderness Act of 1964 defined wilderness as: “An area where the earth and its community of life are untrammeled by man, where man himself is a visitor who does not remain.” The Act goes on to describe wilderness as “an area of undeveloped federal land retaining its primeval character and influence.…” Wilderness designation is an Act of Congress – originally passed in 1964 and since then, over 90,000,000 acres have been added to the National Wilderness Preservation System throughout the United States. Why designate the Tumacacori Highlands as Wilderness? The Tumacacori Highlands are a national treasure. The large, remote roadless lands offer visitors a unique opportunity to hike, hunt, and explore one of Arizona’s remaining true wildlands. Home to magnificent species such as the jaguar, elegant trogon, and Chiricahua leopard frog, in addition to hosting a great diversity of cultural and historic sites, the Tumacacori Highlands are now threatened by off-road vehicle use and impacts from an expanding population. This proposal will secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness, which shall be administered for the use and enjoyment of the American people in such manner as will leave them unimpaired for future use and enjoyment. This proposed wilderness area shall be devoted to the public purposes of recreational, scenic, scientific, educational, conservation, and historical use, as defined by the Wilderness Act, Public Law 88-577. Who is supporting this proposal? A diverse coalition of organizations, businesses, and landowners approached Representative Grijalva in 2003 seeking Congressional protection for the Tumacacori Highlands. Congressman Grijalva continues to work with this coalition--the Friends of the Tumacacori Highlands--to collaborate with stakeholders and seek local support. A partial list of supporters includes:
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P.O. Box 8102
Tumacacori, AZ 85640
520-624-7080
www.tumacacoriwild.org info@tumacacoriwild.org
