The document discusses the history and management of federally designated wilderness lands in the United States. It outlines the key aspects of the 1964 Wilderness Act, including the definition of wilderness. It then describes the four main federal agencies that manage wilderness - the Forest Service, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, and Bureau of Land Management. Each agency has a different approach to minimum requirement protocols for managing recreational use, natural resources, and other issues while preserving wilderness character as defined by the Act.