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 The Primitive Zone reflects a desired condition that emphasizes the natural resources. It is managed to only allow dispersed and low frequency use in the zone for low impact recreational purposes. Attaining and maintaining a high quality natural resource condition dictates the extent to which recreational improvements or uses are allowed.
1. Natural Resources:
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Native species and natural processes take precedence over visitor accommodation.
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Pre-European ecosystem components and processes maintained, restored and protected.
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Human-caused habitat fragmentation eliminated.
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Exotic species are contained or removed.
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Water quality maintained or restored.
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No timber harvest or vegetative management except to control invasive species or re-establish native systems.
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Prescribed burns can be allowed.
2. Historic/Cultural Resources:
3. Recreation Opportunities:
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Dispersed, low density off-trail or trailed, self-reliant (no bicycle or equestrian use) outdoor activities such as hiking, backpacking, primitive camping, cross-country skiing, hunting/trapping/fishing, nature observation.
4. Education Opportunities:
5. Visitor Experience:
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Low visitor encounters maintained.
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Visitors engaged in high solitude, off-trail or trailed, self-reliant (no bicycle or equestrian use) outdoor activities such as hiking, backpacking, primitive camping, cross-country skiing, hunting/trapping/fishing and nature observation.
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High time commitment.
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High challenge and adventure.
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Discovery’ area with minimal on-site interpretation.
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Low noise tolerance.
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Low interaction with DNR staff.
6. Management Focus:
7. Development:
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Very low level except for visitor accommodation such as trails.
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Site hardening such as a boardwalk only allowed to protect sensitive resources such as a boardwalk.
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Little evidence of human activity.
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Low accessibility
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