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<br />venturing into the wilderness beyond. Here, in the wilderness threshold, <br />is an unequalled opportunity for interpretation of the meaning of <br />wi Iderness. <br /> <br />Class III lands also serve important research needs of the Service, as well <br />as of many independent researchers and institutions of higher learning. <br /> <br />The only facilities planned in these "natural environment" lands are the <br />minimum required for public enjoyment, health, safety, preservation, <br />and protection of the features, such as one.way motor nature trails, <br />small visitor overlooks, informal picnic sites, short nature walks, and <br />wilderness,type uses. Such limited facilities must be in complete <br />harmony with the natural environment. <br /> <br />Class IV lands are those which contain unique natural features. These <br />lands usually represent the most fragile and most precious values of a <br />natural area. Class IV identifies the terrain and objects of scenic <br />splendor, natural wonder, or scientific importance that are the heart of <br />the park. These are the lands which must have the highest order of <br />protection so that they will remain "unimpaired for the enjoyment of <br />future generations." Nothing in the way of human use should be <br />permitted on Class IV lands that intrude upon or may in any way <br />damage or alter the scene. The sites and features are irreplaceable. They <br />may range in size from large areas within the Grand Canyon to small <br />sites such as Old Faithful Geyser or a sequoia grove. <br /> <br />Class V are the primitive lands that have remained prIStine and <br />undisturbed as a part of our natural inheritance. They include in some <br />instances, moreover, lands which, through National Park Service <br />management, have been restored by the healing processes of nature to a <br />primeval state. There are no mining, domestic stock grazing, water <br />impoundments, or other intrusions of man to mar their character and <br />detract from the solitude and quiet of the natural scene. The protection <br />and maintenance of natural conditions and a wilderness atmosphere are <br />paramount management objectives. The only facilities allowed in these <br />lands are of the type mentioned in the Wilderness Use and Management <br />Policy statement. <br /> <br />Class VI are the lands, including historic structures, of historical or <br />cultural significance, such as the agricultural community of Cades Cove <br />in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. <br /> <br />13 <br /> <br />125,'\ <br />