Which issue did preservationists raise against some conservation projects?
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Correct answer: Development could destroy the beauty and spiritual value of wilderness
Preservationists argued that some landscapes had value beyond economic usefulness. They believed wilderness should be protected for beauty, inspiration, recreation, and ecological importance.
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